Explore the Family Name Torma
The meaning of Torma
Hungarian: metonymic occupational name or nickname from torma ‘horseradish’. This surname is also found in Slovakia. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Laszlo, Arpad.
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How common is the last name Torma in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Torma saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank dropping by 4.28% from 40083 to 41799. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased marginally by 0.97%, from 515 to 520 people. The proportion of this surname per 100k also decreased by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #41,799 | -4.28% |
| Count | 515 | 520 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torma
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were minor changes observed in the Torma surname holders between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White remained the majority, though the proportion slightly decreased by 0.55% from 95.53% in 2000 to 95.00% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic increased by 9.71%, albeit from a small base of 1.75%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped minimally by 1.03%. Interestingly, a new demographic appeared in 2010; Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not present in the 2000 data. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 95% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.92% | -1.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 1.92% | 9.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |