Surname

Thorvaldsen

Thorvaldsen is a surname. It is used in Danish.

Meaning & origin

How it developed

In Danish usage, Thorvaldsen as a surname has a “son of” formation linked to Thorvald.

Thorvaldsen’s family of names

In Danish usage, Thorvaldsen as a surname has a “son of” formation linked to Thorvald.

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