About Torgersen
The surname Torgersen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Torgir, which means "Thor's spear." The suffix -sen indicates "son of," making Torgersen mean "son of Torgir." This surname is commonly found in Norway and is often associated with individuals whose ancestors were named Torgir or had a connection to the god Thor.
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The surname Torgersen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torgersen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Torgersen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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