About Thurston
The surname Thurston is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Thorstein," which combines the elements "Thor," the Norse god of thunder, and "stein," meaning "stone." The name Thurston therefore translates to "Thor's stone" or "Thor's rock." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent rock or stone formation, or it could have been a nickname for someone with a strong or steadfast personality.
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The surname Thurston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thurston 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 Thurston is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thurston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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