About Thorson
The surname Thorson is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Þórr," meaning "thunder," and the patronymic suffix "-son," meaning "son of." Therefore, Thorson can be interpreted as "son of Thor" or "son of thunder." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Norway and Sweden, indicating descent from an ancestor named Thor.
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The surname Thorson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thorson 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 Thorson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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