Torbett

Torbett Meaning & Origin

About Torbett
The surname Torbett is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Thorbiorn, which combines the elements "Thor," referring to the Norse god of thunder, and "biorn," meaning "bear." Over time, the name evolved into Torbett and became a hereditary surname. It is believed to have originated in the Orkney Islands or the surrounding areas of Scotland. The name Torbett signifies a person who is associated with the qualities of strength and power, reflecting the attributes of the bear and the god Thor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torbett: 1,144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torbett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torbett in Braille

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

The name Torbett in braille

How to sign the name Torbett using Sign Language

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

The name Torbett in sign language

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