Explore the Family Name Torr
The meaning of Torr
English: 1. from Middle English tor(re) ‘rocky peak, hill’ (Old English torr). The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived on or by a hill, or toponymic, from a place so named, such as Torre, the earlier name of Torquay (Devon). The element is especially common in placenames in southwestern England, particularly Devon, but it is occasionally found in other English regions, such as Sussex and Derbyshire. 2. nickname for someone thought to resemble a bull, from Old French tor (from Latin taurus).
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How common is the last name Torr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Torr has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name improved from a rank of 47,939 in 2000 to 44,957 in 2010, representing a change of 6.22%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 415 to 477, marking a rise of 14.94%. The proportion of people bearing the Torr surname per 100,000 also saw a slight growth of 6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #44,957 | 6.22% |
| Count | 415 | 477 | 14.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torr
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts in the distribution among those with the Torr surname between 2000 and 2010. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races both increased by 10.94% and 15.86% respectively. Those identifying as White saw a small decline of 2.33%, while the Hispanic segment grew by 20.03%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.43% | 86.37% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 6.99% | 8.39% | 20.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.65% | 2.94% | 10.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.68% | 15.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |