About Torgerson
The surname Torgerson is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Þorgísl," which combines the elements "Þórr" meaning "thunder" and "gísl" meaning "hostage" or "pledge." The name Torgerson therefore signifies "Þorgísl's son" or "descendant of Þorgísl." It is a patronymic surname commonly found in Norway and Sweden, indicating a person's lineage or family connection to an ancestor named Þorgísl.
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The surname Torgerson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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