Explore the Family Name Torrance
The meaning of Torrance
Scottish (Glasgow and Midlothian) and Irish (Derry): variant of Torrence.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Torrance in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Torrance has seen some shifts over a decade. In 2000, the surname Torrance was ranked 12,405 and increased slightly to 13,023 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by approximately 5%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 2,295 in 2000 to 2,358 in 2010, an increase of 2.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88% over the same period, going from 0.85 to 0.8.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,405 | #13,023 | -4.98% |
| Count | 2,295 | 2,358 | 2.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.8 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torrance
Regarding ethnicity associated with the surname Torrance, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The ethnicity identifiers Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were both introduced in 2010, with the latter making up 0.34% and the former comprising 0.51% of the individuals with the surname. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased by 20.32%, reaching 2.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as white decreased by 4.15%, taking up 73.92% of the total in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics rose by 65.49%, from 1.13% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. Lastly, those identifying as Black saw an increase of 8.92%, making up 21.12% of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.12% | 73.92% | -4.15% |
| Black | 19.39% | 21.12% | 8.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.25% | 20.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.87% | 65.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |