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

Torvinen, 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 Torvinen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Torvinen in America

Torvinen is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Torvinen surname appeared 170 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 Torvinen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Torvinen 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 Torvinen

The surname Torvinen is of Finnish origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Finnish word "torvi," meaning "horn" or "trumpet," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have been trumpet makers, horn players, or individuals associated with these professions.

Torvinen is a locational surname, suggesting that the name's origins can be traced back to a specific place or region in Finland. It is believed to have originated from the town of Torvinenmäki, located in southwestern Finland, near the city of Turku.

Historical records showcase the presence of the Torvinen surname in various Finnish documents and manuscripts from the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable mention is found in the church records of the parish of Saari, where a family with the surname Torvinen is documented as early as 1687.

The earliest recorded instance of the Torvinen surname is believed to be that of Matti Torvinen, born in 1625 in the village of Tottijärvi, in the region of Ostrobothnia, Finland. Another early bearer of the name was Heikki Torvinen, a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Kiuruvesi in the late 17th century.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Torvinen have achieved notable status. For example, Matti Torvinen (1798-1876) was a prominent Finnish farmer and landowner from the region of Ostrobothnia. Liisa Torvinen (1833-1912) was a renowned Finnish folk artist and embroiderer, celebrated for her intricate needle work and traditional designs.

Other notable bearers of the Torvinen surname include Juho Torvinen (1856-1932), a Finnish politician and member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the district of Viipuri. Kaarlo Torvinen (1887-1961) was a Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki and other Finnish cities during the early 20th century.

Additionally, Eero Torvinen (1916-1995) was a Finnish military officer who served in the Finnish Army during World War II and later became a respected author, writing several books on Finnish military history and strategy.

While the Torvinen surname may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its Finnish roots and connection to the heritage of trumpet making and horn playing remain a significant part of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Torvinen

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

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

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