About Thorkelson
The surname Thorkelson is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Þorkell," which combines the elements "Þórr" meaning "thunder" and "ketill" meaning "cauldron." The name Thorkelson therefore signifies "son of Thorkell." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Norway and Sweden, indicating descent from an ancestor named Thorkell.
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The surname Thorkelson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thorkelson based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Thorkelson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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