Explore the Family Name Torson
The meaning of Torson
1. Americanized form of Swedish Torsson: patronymic from the personal name Tor (see Thor). Compare Thorson. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Torsen, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Torson in the United States?
The surname Torson, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,632nd in terms of frequency, dropping to 64,891st in 2010, a change of approximately -1.98%. However, the count of individuals carrying this name increased from 293 to 306 during the same period, marking an increase of 4.44%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #64,891 | -1.98% |
| Count | 293 | 306 | 4.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Torson
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Torson, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified as White, with 96.25% in 2000 and 95.10% in 2010, a slight decrease of 1.19%. Interestingly, there was a modest emergence of Hispanic identity among those with the Torson surname, from no recorded percentage in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races held a small percentage in 2000 at 1.71%, but this representation disappeared by 2010. There were no records of the surname under Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 95.1% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |