Torrey

Torrey Meaning & Origin

About Torrey
The surname Torrey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "tor," meaning "tower." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked in a tower or a fortified structure. The name Torrey may also have originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a strong and imposing presence, similar to a tower. Overall, the surname Torrey signifies a connection to a tower or a person with tower-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torrey: 5,004
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,739
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.7

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtΙ”ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torrey in Braille

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

The name Torrey in braille

How to sign the name Torrey using Sign Language

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

The name Torrey in sign language

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