Surname Throne - Meaning and Origin
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Throne: What does the surname Throne mean?
The surname Throne is of Old Norse origin derived from the pre 7th century personal name "Þórunnr." The name is composed of two elements, “þorr” which means Thor (the thunder god in ancient Scandinavian mythology) and “unnr” meaning love or affection. Therefore, it can be interpreted as "Thor's love" or "loved by Thor".
It's important to note that names with such elements were popular in the medieval period not only in Scandinavia but also among Northern European countries due to Viking movements and settlements.
On the other hand, Throne is sometimes mistaken for a derivative of the word "throne" which refers to a ceremonial chair for a sovereign or a similar figure. However, it is not commonly considered as such in the context of a surname etymology.
In the course of history, surnames often underwent changes in spelling hence, Throne may also have links to other similar sounding surnames. As with many surnames, its geographical distribution can be varied with bearers of the name potentially not being directly related.
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The last name Throne is most commonly found in the United States today. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 6,717 people with the surname Throne living in the U.S. in 2020. The greatest concentrations of Throne households were in the states of Nebraska (284), Pennsylvania (240), and New York (177).
In addition, Throne is a relatively common surname throughout the English-speaking world. In the United Kingdom, it was the 2,359th most common surname in Great Britain in 2019, and in Canada, it was the 1,615th most common surname in 2020. Throne can also be found in parts of Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Australia saw 590 individuals with the last name Throne in 2019, while South Africa counted 125 Throners in 2017 and New Zealand counted 263 in 2018.
The Throne surname is likely of English origin, with the earliest recorded mentions in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Anglo-Norman French word “thron”, a term which referred to a dais or elevated seat.
Variations of the surname Throne
The surname Throne is derived in Europe from French and German original forms, including Throne, Thron, Thorne and von Thron. It is also connected with the Old English Thrunan and the Old French Throne, both of which mean “an elevated seat” or “throne”. The German surname Thron is first recorded in the mid 1400s, when Peter Thron is mentioned in a document in 1449. The surname is also common as an anglicising form of the Ashkenazic Jewish surname of Trenen or Trenner, which is derived from the name of a city in Russia.
Variants of the name Throne include Thurn, Thurne, Thorne, Thron, Thrun, Thurnin, Thrunan, Trenen, Tron, Tronn and Von Thron. The Danish variation of Throne is Tofte, which is found mostly in the eastern Danish region of Jutland. Other variants include the Dutch Thoorne, the German Thurn and Thören, and the Norwegian Tofrend and Tofrends. Another variant is Thomes, found in Anglophone countries.
Spelling variations of the name Throne include Thorne, Thornee, Thronn, Thrunn, Thronee, Throon, Thurn, Thurne, Thrun, Thurnin, Throne and Von Thron. There are also many variations in spelling found among Ashkenazic Jews, including Trenen, Tron, Trener, Trenor, Tinan, Trenin, Trenen, Trenner and Treiner.
Surnames with similar origin to Throne include Thrum, Thruns, Thruna and Thruner. These are derived from the Old English words thrunan, which means “hang”, and here, “entangled”. The Scottish surname Thromson is also derived from the Old English verb thramman, which means “to entangle”. The Gaelic surname MacEltrom is thought to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word Ealtram, meaning “hindrance”.
Famous people with the name Throne
- Peter Thorne: British actor and voice actor known for his performance as General Thorne in the British drama series Doctors.
- Steve Thorne: British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
- David Thorne: prominent Australian political blogger and satirist.
- Beatrice Thorne: English actress best known for her roles in the BBC TV series The Office.
- Jenna Thorne: American child actress prominent in the mid to late 1990s.
- Tyler Thorne: British indie-pop singer-songwriter.
- Jim Thorne: American broadcast journalist who spent nearly 6 decades as one of the hosts of CBS News Sunday Morning.
- Lucy Thorne: English actress best known for her role in the TV series The Champions.
- Tee Thorne: South African actor prominent in the Afrikaans theater, TV and film industries.
- B.J. Thorne: American screenwriter, actor, and comedian.