Torpey

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from Irish 'Ó Torpaidh', meaning 'descendant of Torpadh'.

Etymology

An Irish patronymic surname with the prefix 'Ó' indicating descent from an ancestor named Torpadh. The personal name may relate to Gaelic words for 'twisted' or 'crooked'.

About the Torpey Surname

A rare Irish patronymic surname with roots in Gaelic tradition. The name has maintained very limited distribution and remains obscure outside Irish communities.

Distribution

Primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Torpey Surname

Betty Torpey