THORESEN
Thoresen
The surname Thoresen is of Norwegian origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Thori, meaning "Thor", the Norse god of thunder. The addition of "sen" indicates 'son of Thori', suggesting descent from an ancestor named Thori.
The Thoresen surname is commonly found in Norway, particularly in the regions of Vestfold and Østfold. It is also prevalent in the United Kingdom, where it likely arrived through Norwegian immigration or ancestry.
Individuals bearing the surname Thoresen often have a heritage linked to Norway and may have connections to the maritime or fishing industries due to the historical importance of these occupations in Norwegian culture.
In contemporary times, the Thoresen surname represents a diverse and widespread familial lineage, encompassing individuals engaged in various professions and residing in different parts of the world.
There are approximately 77 people named Thoresen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Thoresen.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dag
- Frank
- Paal
- Thore
- Ulf
Female
- Julia
- Kari
- Mary
- Morinda
- Therese
Similar and related surnames
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