About Toure
The surname Toure is of West African origin, particularly associated with the Mandinka ethnic group. It is derived from the word "turu," meaning elephant, and is often used as a patronymic or a name given to someone with a connection to elephants. The surname Toure is commonly found in countries such as Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and Ivory Coast, and is associated with strength, wisdom, and leadership.
The surname Toure is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Toure 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 Toure is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Toure in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Toure using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.