Toros History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Toros

What does the name Toros mean?

The Castillian surname Toros is of habitation origin, being derived from the name of the place where the original bearer lived or held land. Thus, in this instance, the surname Toros signifies "one from Toro." The place name Toro is derived from the word "toro," which has been present in the Castillian language since 1102, and is derived from the Latin word "taurus," meaning "bull."

Early Origins of the Toros family

The surname Toros was first found in the Castilian province of Zamora in Spain. The earliest references of the surname and its variants date back to the 16th century.

Early History of the Toros family

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Toros Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Toro, Del Toro, De Toro, Torro and others.

Early Notables of the Toros family

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Migration of the Toros family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Fray Fernando Toro, who arrived in Dominican Republic in 1517; Alonso De Toro who arrived with his family in the Spanish Main in 1561; Antonia Rodriguez Toro who arrived in Florida in 1563.

Contemporary Notables of the name Toros (post 1700) +

Anta Toros (1948-2025), Turkish theater and film actress, mostly played villains in her productions
Mario Toros (1922-2018), Italian politician who served as a Deputy from 1958 to 1972, and as a Senator from 1972 to 1987