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Where Does The Last Name Torstensen Come From? ^{nationality or country of origin}

The surname Torstensen (Russian: Торстенсен) occurs most in Norway. It can also occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of Torstensen click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Torstensen? ^{popularity and diffusion}

The last name is the 534,162^nd most frequently used family name on a worldwide basis. It is borne by approximately 1 in 12,065,473 people. It is predominantly found in Europe, where 91 percent of Torstensen live; 90 percent live in Northern Europe and 90 percent live in Scandinavia.

It is most prevalent in Norway, where it is held by 406 people, or 1 in 12,666. In Norway Torstensen is mostly concentrated in: Eastern Norway, where 40 percent are found, Western Norway, where 27 percent are found and Northern Norway, where 19 percent are found. Not including Norway this last name exists in 8 countries. It also occurs in Denmark, where 21 percent are found and Canada, where 5 percent are found.

Torstensen Family Population Trend ^{historical fluctuation}

The frequency of Torstensen has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the surname grew 104 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Torstensen Last Name Statistics ^demography

In The United States those holding the Torstensen surname are 6.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 60% being registered to vote for the political party.

The amount Torstensen earn in different countries varies markedly. In Norway they earn 4.34% more than the national average, earning 361,100 kr per year; in United States they earn 7.81% more than the national average, earning $46,521 USD per year and in Canada they earn 42.01% more than the national average, earning $70,555 CAD per year.