Torbet

Torbet Meaning & Origin

About Torbet
The surname Torbet is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name Torbeart, which means "Thor's bright one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with the Norse god Thor, such as strength or bravery. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Torbet can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Torbet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Torbet: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torbet 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 Torbet is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRPT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R B IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/torbet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torbet in Braille

Here's how to represent Torbet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Torbet in braille

How to sign the name Torbet using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Torbet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Torbet in sign language

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