About Torris
The surname Torris is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "torr" meaning "tower." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked at a tower. The name may have been given to someone who lived in or near a tower, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a watchman or guard in a tower. Overall, the surname Torris signifies a connection to a tower or a role associated with it.
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The surname Torris is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Torris 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 Torris is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Torris in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Torris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.