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UK surname

Torre

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked in or near a tower.

In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Torre surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 112, ranked #28,844, up from #30,077 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Sutton, Wandsworth and North Tyneside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Torre is 112 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 348.0%.

1881 census count

25

Ranked #30,077

Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2016

112 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Torre had 25 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,077 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 25 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Torre surname distribution map

The map shows where the Torre surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Torre surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Torre over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 23 #29,205
1861 historical 21 #31,242
1881 historical 25 #30,077
1891 historical 23 #32,389
1901 historical 11 #32,907
1911 historical 18 #31,542
1997 modern 56 #32,004
1998 modern 69 #31,076
1999 modern 67 #31,409
2000 modern 67 #31,473
2001 modern 63 #31,693
2002 modern 63 #32,113
2003 modern 59 #32,530
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 71 #31,816
2006 modern 76 #31,633
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 88 #30,857
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 99 #30,397
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 102 #30,624
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Torres are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Sutton, Wandsworth, North Tyneside and Leicester. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Sutton 020 Sutton
2 Wandsworth 004 Wandsworth
3 Wandsworth 019 Wandsworth
4 North Tyneside 001 North Tyneside
5 Leicester 023 Leicester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Torre

These lists show first names that appear often with the Torre surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Torre

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Torre, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Torre surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Torre household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Torre is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Torre is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Torre falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Torre is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Torre, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Torre

The surname Torre originated from Italy, deriving from the Italian word "torre," meaning "tower." It was commonly used as a surname in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions, such as Lombardy and Veneto, as early as the 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Torre was often associated with families who owned or lived near towers or fortified structures. In some cases, it was a descriptive surname given to individuals residing in or near a prominent tower. The name's earliest recorded instances can be traced back to medieval Italian records and documents.

One notable historical reference is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of Lombard charters from the 8th to the 12th centuries, where the name Torre appears in various forms, such as "de Turre" and "della Torre."

In the 14th century, the della Torre family, a prominent noble family from Milan, played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the city. Members of this family, such as Napo della Torre (1286-1347), a renowned military leader and politician, and Guido della Torre (fl. 1320s), a jurist and philosopher, gained prominence during this period.

Another notable figure was Gianfrancesco Della Torre (1470-1534), an Italian architect and military engineer from Verona, known for his contributions to fortification design and architectural works in various Italian cities.

The surname Torre also has connections to Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the same Latin word "turris," meaning "tower." In Spain, the name was sometimes spelled as "Torre," while in Portugal, it appeared as "Torre" or "Torres."

One notable Spanish figure with the surname Torre was Tomás de la Torre (c. 1480-1532), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

In Portugal, João da Torre (c. 1460-1534) was a prominent navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Indian Ocean in the early 16th century, contributing to the expansion of Portuguese maritime exploration.

Throughout history, the surname Torre has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, architects, explorers, and more, reflecting its widespread presence and diverse origins across different regions and cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Torre families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Torre surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 8 Torres recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.74x.

County Total Index
Surrey 8 6.74x
Middlesex 4 1.64x
Devon 3 5.91x
Flintshire 2 30.53x
Lancashire 2 0.69x
Warwickshire 2 3.25x
Buckinghamshire 1 6.79x
Cheshire 1 1.86x
Glamorgan 1 2.36x
Somerset 1 2.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Newington in Surrey leads with 6 Torres recorded in 1881 and an index of 66.67x.

Place Total Index
Newington 6 66.67x
Tottenham 3 77.32x
Budbrooke 2 3333.33x
Croydon 2 30.35x
Hawarden 2 392.16x
Little Bolton 2 53.76x
Bathwick 1 232.56x
Cardiff St Mary 1 42.74x
Chester St Mary On Hill 1 217.39x
Churchstow 1 3333.33x
Dartmouth St Savior 1 1666.67x
Farnham Royal 1 1111.11x
Paddington London 1 11.16x
Tormoham 1 46.51x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Torre surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Eliza 3
Anne 1
Caroline 1
Charlotte 1
Elizabeth 1
Elizbth. 1
Ellen 1
Emilie 1
Fanny 1
Lylian 1
Mary 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Torre surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Arthur 1
Bennerdine 1
Charles 1
Christopher 1
Daniel 1
Gerolains 1
Henry 1
John 1
Manuel 1
Nicholas 1
Richard 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Torre households.

FAQ

Torre surname: questions and answers

How common was the Torre surname in 1881?

In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Torre surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Torre surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Torre a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Torre surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked in or near a tower.

What does the Torre map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Torre bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.