There are
676
Thoresens in the USA
Thoresen is the
33695th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Thoresen

PetterAnton

Petter Anton Thoresen was a Norwegian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1918 to 1920.

TrondThoresen

Trond Thoresen is a former Norwegian speed skater who won a gold medal in the 1,500 meters event at the 1976 Winter Olympics.

IvarThoresen

Ivar Thoresen was a Norwegian sailor who won a gold medal in the 8-meter class at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

AnneMarie

Anne Marie Thoresen is a Norwegian handball player who won multiple gold medals at the European Handball Championships and World Championships.

ØyvindThoresen

Øyvind Thoresen is a Norwegian conductor and composer who has worked with various orchestras and opera houses worldwide.

SveinThoresen

Svein Thoresen is a former Norwegian football goalkeeper who played for the national team and had a successful club career.

HeleneThoresen

Helene Thoresen is a Norwegian artistic gymnast who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics and won multiple medals at European Championships.

HansThoresen

Hans Thoresen was a Norwegian composer and organist known for his contributions to the development of Norwegian organ music.

LeneThoresen

Lene Thoresen is a Norwegian composer and performer known for her unique vocal techniques and exploration of soundscapes in her works.

MartinThoresen

Martin Thoresen is a former Norwegian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division.

Thoresen Genealogy

VariationsThoresen is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Thor, meaning 'thunder' in Old Norse. Variations of the surname include Torson, Torssen, and Thorsson.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname Thoresen is primarily associated with Norwegian emigration to other countries, particularly the United States and Canada, during the 19th and early 20th centuries.