About Thoresen
The surname Thoresen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Þórir," meaning "thunder" or "Thor," the Norse god of thunder. The suffix "-sen" indicates "son of," making Thoresen mean "son of Thórir." This surname is commonly found in Norway and is often used as a patronymic surname to denote a person's father's name.
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The surname Thoresen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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