About Tollefsen
The surname Tollefsen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the given name Tollef, which itself is a variant of the name Thorleif. The name Thorleif is composed of the Old Norse elements "Thor," referring to the Norse god of thunder, and "leifr," meaning "heir" or "descendant." Therefore, the surname Tollefsen can be interpreted to mean "son of Tollef" or "descendant of Thorleif."
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The surname Tollefsen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tollefsen 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 Tollefsen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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