Explore the Family Name Torrente
The meaning of Torrente
1. Spanish: habitational name from any of several places in Spain named Torrente, from torrente ‘torrent, intermittent fast-flowing stream’. 2. Italian: topographic name from torrente ‘stream’, denoting someone who lived near a water stream. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ventura, Adela, Beatriz, Efrain, Emilio, Fernando, Humberto, Irineo, Juan, Juan Antonio, Juana, Manolo. Italian Sal, Saverio.
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How common is the last name Torrente in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Torrente has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Torrente was ranked 61,855th in terms of surname prevalence, with a count of 303, equivalent to a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 53,802, with a count of 384 individuals or a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents a notable increase of 13.02% in rank position and a 26.73% increase in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #53,802 | 13.02% |
| Count | 303 | 384 | 26.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torrente
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifting patterns for individuals bearing the surname Torrente between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 55.45% to 50.52%, the Hispanic population increased significantly from 28.05% to 35.42%. In contrast, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a slight decrease, going from 13.2% to 12.5%. Interestingly, the data shows no representation for the categories Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category of individuals identifying with two or more races was represented in 2000 (2.64%), but this data was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.45% | 50.52% | -8.89% |
| Hispanic | 28.05% | 35.42% | 26.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.2% | 12.5% | -5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |