History
A name given to a person who lived in or near a tower, from the Latin "turris." Torres is the 50th most popular surname in the United States and the 11th most popular Spanish surname.Common surname in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Spain, Portugal, Colombia, Peru, Cuba, as well as other countries.
It may refer to the following people or fictional characters:
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