About Tory
The surname Tory is of Irish and Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "toraidhe," meaning "pursuer" or "hunter." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who excelled in hunting or pursued a specific prey. Over time, the name may have also been adopted as a political or religious term, referring to someone who supported the British Conservative Party or held conservative views.
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The surname Tory is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tory 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 Tory is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tory in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tory using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.