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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The surname Torrey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Torrey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.