Torres is a popular Spanish surname that means “towers” in English. It is derived from the Latin word “turris,” which refers to a tower or fortified structure. The surname is found throughout Spain and Latin America, and is particularly common in the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. Famous people with the surname Torres include footballer Fernando Torres, actress Gina Torres, and astronaut Carlos I. Noriega. The Torres family also owns several wineries in Spain and South America, producing some of the world’s finest wines.
