People
Torrance is a surname, and may refer to:
- Alan Torrance (1956- ), professor of systematic theology
- Bill Torrance (1946- ), Scottish broadcaster
- Chris Torrance (1941- ), British poet
- David Torrance (disambiguation), various
- Ellis Paul Torrance (1915-2003), American psychologist
- Iain Torrance (1949-)
- Jack Torrance, fictional writer
- Jared Sidney Torrance (1852-1921), American real estate developer
- Robert Torrance, Professor Emeritus at University of California, Davis
- Sam Torrance (1953- ), Scottish golfer
- Thomas Torrance (1913-2007), Scottish theologian
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