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