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

Torrillo, 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 Torrillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torrillo in America

Torrillo is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torrillo surname appeared 192 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 Torrillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torrillo 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 Torrillo

The surname Torrillo has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "torre," meaning "tower," which suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with towers, possibly as guards or builders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Torrillo can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces. This document mentions individuals with the surname Torrillo, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Torrillo was Juan Torrillo, a prominent military commander who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile during the Battle of Río Salado in 1340. Juan Torrillo's bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him recognition and respect among his contemporaries.

Another individual of historical significance was Hernán Torrillo, born in 1452 in Seville, Spain. He was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Hernán Torrillo played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of the Caribbean islands during this expedition.

In the realm of literature, the name Torrillo appeared in the works of the famous Spanish playwright and poet, Lope de Vega. One of his plays, "La torre del Alcázar" (The Tower of the Alcázar), featured characters with the surname Torrillo, reflecting the name's association with towers and fortifications.

During the 16th century, a notable individual named Pedro Torrillo, born in 1520 in Granada, Spain, gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and structures across Spain, including the Puente del Torrillo (Torrillo Bridge) in Córdoba, which bears his name.

Throughout history, the surname Torrillo has been found in various regions of Spain, with concentrations in Andalusia, Castile, and the Basque Country. The name has also been recorded with slight variations in spelling, such as Torillo, Torillo, and Torriello, reflecting regional linguistic differences and influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torrillo

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

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

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