Thurs
Thurs Meaning & Origin
About Thurs
The surname Thurs is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Thorir," which means "Thor's warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Thorir. The name Thorir itself is a combination of the Old Norse elements "Thor," referring to the Norse god of thunder, and "herr," meaning "army" or "warrior." Therefore, the surname Thurs can be interpreted to mean "descendant of Thor's warrior" or "one who belongs to Thor's army."
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Thurs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Thurs: 137
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 125282
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thurs 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 Thurs is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Thurs in Braille
Here's how to represent Thurs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Thurs using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Thurs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
