About Tor
The surname Tor is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse word "torr" meaning "a hill" or "a rocky peak." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or on a hill or rocky outcrop. The name Tor is also found in other cultures, such as in Norway and Sweden, where it can be a short form of names like Torbjørn or Torvald, derived from the Old Norse god Thor. Overall, the surname Tor signifies a connection to a geographical feature and may also have Norse mythological associations.
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The surname Tor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tor 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 Tor is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.