About Tormey
The surname Tormey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Toirmigh, meaning "descendant of Toirmheach." The name Toirmheach is believed to be derived from the word "toirm," which means "tumult" or "uproar." Therefore, the surname Tormey likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for causing commotion or disturbance.
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The surname Tormey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tormey 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 Tormey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tormey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tormey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.