Torchon

Torchon Meaning & Origin

About Torchon
The surname Torchon is of French origin and is derived from the word "torchon," which means "dishcloth" or "towel" in French. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or made dishcloths or towels. The name Torchon may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their cleanliness or tidiness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torchon: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRXN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R CH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/torchon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRXN', 'TRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torchon in Braille

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

The name Torchon in braille

How to sign the name Torchon using Sign Language

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

The name Torchon in sign language

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