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The surname Torrent 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
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Torrent research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1563, 1690, 1780, 1864 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Torrent History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Torrance, Torrens, Torrence and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Torrent Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In France, the name Torrent is the 9,268th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 3
Another 123 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.