Torch

Torch Meaning & Origin

About Torch
The surname Torch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "torc," meaning a twisted metal neck ring or collar. It was likely an occupational surname given to someone who made or sold such jewelry. The name Torch may also have been a nickname for someone who wore or displayed a torc as a symbol of rank or status. Overall, the surname Torch is associated with the jewelry trade and the use of torcs in ancient times.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torch: 222
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84,463
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
TRX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
TA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
T0620
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R CH
๐ŸŒ IPA
/tษ”rสง/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRX', 'TRK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torch in Braille

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

The name Torch in braille

How to sign the name Torch using Sign Language

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

The name Torch in sign language

Numerology