About Thorns
The surname Thorns is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "thorn," which refers to the thorny shrub or tree. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a thorn bush or a place with thorny vegetation. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a prickly or thorny personality. Overall, the surname Thorns signifies a connection to the natural world and may have been given to individuals based on their physical or behavioral characteristics.
The surname Thorns is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thorns based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Thorns is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thorns in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thorns using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.