Find out how popular the last name Torres-Martínez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Torres-Martínez.

Torres-Martínez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Torres-Martínez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torres-Martínez in America

Torres-Martínez is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torres-Martínez surname appeared 425 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Torres-Martínez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torres-Martínez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Torres-Martínez

The surname TORRESMARTINEZ has its origins in Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia. It is a compound surname, with the first part, Torres, derived from the Latin word "turres," meaning towers or fortified structures. This likely indicates that the name's earliest bearers lived near or worked on the construction of towers or fortifications.

During the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms regained control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, many surnames emerged to identify individuals and families. TORRESMARTINEZ may have originated as a locational surname, indicating a person or family from a place named Torres or a place with towers or fortifications.

The second part of the surname, Martinez, is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Martin." Patronymic surnames were common in Spain and other parts of Europe, derived from the given name of the father or an ancestor. This suggests that the TORRESMARTINEZ surname may have originated from a person named Martin who lived near or worked on towers or fortifications.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname TORRESMARTINEZ can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Valencia, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a certain Juan TORRESMARTINEZ is mentioned as a prominent figure in the city's administration.

In the 16th century, a famous poet and playwright, Pedro TORRESMARTINEZ (1525-1590), gained recognition for his works, including the play "La Tragedia de San Hermenegildo." His literary contributions helped to establish the surname's presence in Spanish cultural history.

During the colonial era, several individuals with the surname TORRESMARTINEZ played significant roles in the Spanish exploration and settlement of the Americas. One notable figure was Diego TORRESMARTINEZ (1560-1628), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a governor in Panama.

Another prominent individual was Francisca TORRESMARTINEZ (1680-1745), a landowner and philanthropist from Seville, who donated a substantial portion of her wealth to establish a hospital and educational institutions for the underprivileged.

In the 19th century, Luis TORRESMARTINEZ (1805-1872) was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de las Cortes, the seat of the Spanish Parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname TORRESMARTINEZ has been associated with various professions, from military and administrative roles to the arts and architecture, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to Spanish society and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torres-Martínez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Torres-Martínez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Torres-Martínez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Torres-Martínez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Torres-Martínez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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