Explore the Family Name Toren
The meaning of Toren
1. Dutch (also Van Toren): topographic name from Middle Dutch tor(r)en ‘tower’ (from Latin turris), or a habitational name from any of many places called with this word. 2. Swedish (Torén): ornamental name from the personal name Tor(e) (see Thor) + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Toruń in Poland, called Thorn in German. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hanoch, Moshe, Shira.
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How common is the last name Toren in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Toren" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Toren ranked as the 46,331st most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped to the 47,006th place, indicating a decline of about 1.46%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Toren surname increased from 433 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, an increase of approximately 4.39%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Toren per 100,000 people fell by 6.25% within this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,331 | #47,006 | -1.46% |
| Count | 433 | 452 | 4.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Toren
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Toren based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals identify as White. This demographic decreased slightly from 94.23% in 2000 to 92.48% in 2010, experiencing a modest decline of 1.86%. The next prominent ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw a significant rise of 67.87%, going from 2.77% in 2000 to 4.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races decreased slightly. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.23% | 92.48% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.65% | 67.87% |
| Black | 1.62% | 1.55% | -4.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.11% | -3.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |