Torvik Surname
Approximately 1,119 people bear this surname
Torvik Surname User-submission:
The Torvik surname means 'Thor's inlet'. It comes from Tor (Thor) and vik (inlet).
Torvik Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 675 | 1:7,618 | 788 |
| United States | 354 | 1:1,023,895 | 75,330 |
| Canada | 49 | 1:751,951 | 59,756 |
| Russia | 12 | 1:12,010,255 | 361,204 |
| Sweden | 6 | 1:1,641,126 | 116,183 |
| Germany | 5 | 1:16,101,092 | 397,699 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| New Zealand | 4 | 1:1,132,081 | 47,619 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1:41,375,402 | 71,397 |
| Qatar | 1 | 1:2,357,999 | 76,403 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1:16,887,176 | 156,465 |
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Denmark | 1 | 1:5,644,715 | 93,155 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 1:25,109,342 | 694,541 |
The alternate forms: Tõrvik (12) are calculated separately.
Torvik (12) may also be a first name.
Torvik Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
The Torvik surname means 'Thor's inlet'. It comes from Tor (Thor) and vik (inlet).
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Torvik Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Torvik Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Torvik (Russian: Торвик) occurs in Norway more than any other country/territory. It may be found as a variant: Tõrvik. For other possible spellings of Torvik click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Torvik? popularity and diffusion
The surname Torvik is the 330,832nd most commonly used family name in the world, borne by around 1 in 6,512,552 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 63 percent of Torvik are found; 61 percent are found in Northern Europe and 61 percent are found in Scandinavia. Torvik is also the 3,306,491st most prevalent given name throughout the world. It is borne by 12 people.
The surname Torvik is most frequently held in Norway, where it is held by 675 people, or 1 in 7,618. In Norway Torvik is primarily concentrated in: Western Norway, where 57 percent reside, Eastern Norway, where 25 percent reside and Central Norway, where 9 percent reside. Without taking into account Norway Torvik is found in 15 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 32 percent reside and Canada, where 4 percent reside.
Torvik Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Torvik has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people who held the Torvik last name grew 17,700 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Torvik Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Torvik last name are 0.59999999999999% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than The US average, with 52.63% registered with the party.
The amount Torvik earn in different countries varies significantly. In Norway they earn 8.67% less than the national average, earning 316,089 kr per year; in United States they earn 19.73% more than the national average, earning $51,664 USD per year and in Canada they earn 12.18% less than the national average, earning $43,634 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tõrvik | 94 | 12 | / |
| Thorvik | 92 | 174 | / |
| Torvick | 92 | 39 | / |
| Torvike | 92 | 9 | / |
| Toervik | 92 | 1 | / |
| Thorvick | 86 | 9 | / |
| Torvic | 83 | 726 | / |
| Torvig | 83 | 2 | / |
| Tarvik | 83 | 1 | / |
| Thourvick | 80 | 1 | / |
| Thorvig | 77 | 98 | / |
| Torwick | 77 | 90 | / |
| Torbick | 77 | 60 | / |
| Terrvik | 77 | 9 | / |
| Torvisc | 77 | 1 | / |
| Thorwick | 71 | 13 | / |
| Torweike | 71 | 2 | / |
| Torbyk | 67 | 116 | / |
| Tarwik | 67 | 30 | / |
| Torbík | 67 | 24 | / |
| Torwig | 67 | 20 | / |
| Tarvic | 67 | 15 | / |
| Tervek | 67 | 2 | / |
| Torbeck | 62 | 733 | / |
| Thorbek | 62 | 105 | / |
| Terveuk | 62 | 31 | / |
| Tarwick | 62 | 8 | / |
| Teruhik | 62 | 8 | / |
| Torbäck | 62 | 7 | / |
| Taarvig | 62 | 6 | / |
| Terwick | 62 | 4 | / |
| Tarbick | 62 | 1 | / |
| Thorbeck | 57 | 161 | / |
| Teurveuk | 57 | 2 | / |
| Tarbig | 50 | 1 | / |
| Tarwyk | 50 | 1 | / |
| Torweg | 50 | 1 | / |
| Terwig | 50 | 1 | / |
| Tarwig | 50 | 0 | / |
Torvik Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Torvik in the Russian language | ||
| Торвик | torvik | - |
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