Torsch

Torsch Meaning & Origin

About Torsch
The surname Torsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tor" meaning "gate" or "door." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a gate or door. The name Torsch may have been given to gatekeepers, doorkeepers, or individuals who were responsible for the maintenance and security of gates or doors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torsch: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRX
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R SH
🌐 IPA
/torsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torsch in Braille

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

The name Torsch in braille

How to sign the name Torsch using Sign Language

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

The name Torsch in sign language

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