De la Torre
A Spanish surname meaning “of the tower,” originally identifying someone who lived by or came from a tower or fortified place.
The #1,288 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 11,324 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Delatorre is a Spanish surname built from de la, meaning “of the,” and torre, meaning “tower.” It was originally a locational name for someone who lived near a prominent tower, towered fortress, or place known by that landmark. In some cases it may also reflect origin from a specific place called La Torre.
History
The name is widespread in Spain and throughout Spanish-speaking countries, and it also appears in the United States through Hispanic immigration. As with many surnames beginning with de la, the preposition and article were sometimes joined in later spelling, producing the compact form Delatorre. Related forms such as De la Torre are often found alongside the fused spelling.
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Fun fact
Because torre was such a common place-name element, surnames like Delatorre can arise independently in more than one family line.