Torian History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Torian familyThe surname Torian was first found in Stirlingshire. The name is a habitation name from either East Kilbride or north of Glasgow where it is derived from the Gaelic word "torran" which means "hillock" or "mound" or "little hills." 1 "John Torrance is recorded in Nethir Cloychtquharne in 1555, and John Torrance was a tenant of Newbattle Abbey in 1563. The name also occurs in Edinburgh in 1561 as Torrens. David Torrance (1840-1906), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Connecticut, U. S., was born in Edinburgh." 2 Early History of the Torian familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Torian research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1563, 1690, 1780, 1864 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Torian History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Torian Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Torrance, Torrens, Torrence and others. Early Notables of the Torian familyMore information is included under the topic Early Torian Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Torian RankingIn the United States, the name Torian is the 17,949th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Torian family to IrelandSome of the Torian family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Torian familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Torrence arrived in Philadelphia in 1828; followed by James in 1868; Adam Torrens settled in Philadelphia in 1828; Aaron in 1823; Alexander in 1848.
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