How common is the Torpey surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname Torpey in the United States.

Are there Torpey soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 32 soldiers with the Torpey surname appear in Civil War records.

Torpey

Q: What does the surname Torpey mean?

The surname Torpey means "Derived from Irish 'Ó Torpaidh', meaning 'descendant of Torpadh'.". It is of Irish origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

Torpey Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Torpey Surname

Betty Torpey

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval Ireland
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

32 soldiers with the Torpey surname found in Civil War records.

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