Explore the Family Name Torralva
The meaning of Torralva
Spanish: variant of Torralba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Torralva in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Torralva has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Torralva was ranked 76,700th among all surnames, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 65,593rd spot, indicating a rise of 14.48%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also increased from 233 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking a 29.61% growth. Moreover, the proportion of people named Torralva per 100k population grew by 11.11%, reaching 0.1 in 2010.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #76,700 | #65,593 | 14.48% |
Count | 233 | 302 | 29.61% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torralva
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data portrays a diverse picture for the surname Torralva. A significant majority, 88.41%, identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, showing no change over the decade. The percentage of white individuals increased slightly from 5.58% to 6.29%, signaling a 12.72% rise. Meanwhile, the category of two or more races saw a decrease from 5.15% to 2.98%, a drop of 42.14%. Although there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the year 2010 registered a small presence (1.99%) of Asian/Pacific Islanders associated with the surname Torralva.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Hispanic | 88.41% | 88.41% | 0% |
White | 5.58% | 6.29% | 12.72% |
Two or More Races | 5.15% | 2.98% | -42.14% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |