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

Torro, 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 Torro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torro in America

Torro is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torro surname appeared 217 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 Torro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torro 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 Torro

The surname Torro is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "toro," meaning "bull." It is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages, likely around the 12th or 13th century.

This surname was initially associated with individuals who were involved in bullfighting or cattle ranching. It may have been used as a nickname for someone with a strong, bull-like physique or a fierce temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Torro can be found in the archives of the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. A document from the late 13th century mentions a certain Diego Torro, a landowner in the region.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Juan Torro was a prominent figure in the court of King Juan II of Aragon. He served as a military advisor and was known for his strategic prowess in battles against the Moors.

During the 16th century, the Torro family established itself in the city of Seville, where they were involved in the lucrative trade of silk and spices. One notable member, Pedro Torro (1524-1598), became a wealthy merchant and philanthropist, contributing to the construction of several churches and hospitals.

In the 17th century, the surname Torro spread to other parts of Spain and its territories, including the Americas. Miguel Torro (1620-1689), a Spanish explorer and navigator, was among the first to map the coastline of what is now California.

Another historical figure was Juana Torro (1675-1742), a celebrated painter from the city of Valencia. Her works, primarily religious scenes and portraits, were highly sought after by the nobility and the Church.

As the surname Torro continued to spread across the Spanish-speaking world, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Toro, Torros, and Torres, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torro

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

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

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