Torrence

Torrence Meaning & Origin

About Torrence
The surname Torrence is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name "Torrence" in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "torran," meaning "a hillock" or "a mound." The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or on a small hill or mound. Over time, the surname Torrence has spread beyond Scotland and can now be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torrence: 6,419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,425
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T060520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R AH0 N S
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɔrəns/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torrence in Braille

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

The name Torrence in braille

How to sign the name Torrence using Sign Language

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

The name Torrence in sign language

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