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

Torrestorres, 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 Torrestorres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torrestorres in America

Torrestorres is the 52383rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torrestorres surname appeared 396 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 Torrestorres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torrestorres 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 Torrestorres

The surname TORRESTORRES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound surname, derived from the Spanish words "torre" meaning tower and "torres" meaning towers, suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in towers or fortified structures.

The earliest recorded instances of the TORRESTORRES surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Castile. It is believed that the name may have originated as a descriptive identifier for individuals residing near prominent towers or fortresses, which were common during that era.

In the 15th century, the name TORRESTORRES appeared in historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, where it was associated with noble families and landowners. One notable figure from this period was Juan de TORRESTORRES, a military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the conquest of Granada in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the TORRESTORRES surname spread across Spanish territories as a result of exploration and colonization efforts. In the Americas, the name can be found in records from regions such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, where individuals bearing this surname played significant roles in the establishment of Spanish settlements and governance.

One prominent figure from this era was Hernán de TORRESTORRES, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s. He later became a prominent landowner and administrator in the Viceroyalty of Peru.

In the 18th century, the TORRESTORRES surname gained further prominence in Spain and its colonies. Notably, Andrés de TORRESTORRES was a Spanish military engineer who oversaw the construction of fortifications and defensive works in various Spanish territories during this period.

As the TORRESTORRES surname spread across different regions, it underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting local linguistic influences. Some alternative spellings include TORRETORRES, TORRETORRE, and TORRESTORRE, among others.

Throughout history, the TORRESTORRES surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military figures, landowners, and professionals. While its origins are rooted in Spain, the name has become a part of cultural heritage in several Spanish-speaking countries, reflecting the rich tapestry of migration and settlement patterns that have shaped the diverse Hispanic diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torrestorres

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Torrestorres.

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 Torrestorres 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 Torrestorres 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 Torrestorres was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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