Torbit

Torbit Meaning & Origin

About Torbit
The surname Torbit 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 Torbit, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestral ties to Scotland. The name Torbit signifies a connection to Norse mythology and the strength and power associated with the bear, suggesting that bear-like qualities or characteristics may have been attributed to the original bearers of this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torbit: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRPT
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R B AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/torbit*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torbit in Braille

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

The name Torbit in braille

How to sign the name Torbit using Sign Language

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

The name Torbit in sign language

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