Torp

Torp Meaning & Origin

About Torp
The surname Torp is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "torp," meaning "village" or "hamlet." It was originally used to denote someone who lived in or near a small settlement. The name is relatively common in Norway and Sweden, and variations of it can also be found in other Scandinavian countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torp: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R P
🌐 IPA
/tɔrp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torp in Braille

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

The name Torp in braille

How to sign the name Torp using Sign Language

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

The name Torp in sign language

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