Thorburn is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

, and may refer to: *

Alexander Thorburn Alexander "Alex" Gibbon "Gillion" "Gillan" Thorburn (December 18, 1836 – 1894) was a real-estate agent, merchant and Canadian former politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories from 1888 unti ...

(1836–1894), Scottish-born Canadian politician; provincial legislator in the Northwest Territories 1888–1891 * Archibald Thorburn (1860–1935), Scottish bird illustrator *

Chris Thorburn Chris Thorburn (born June 3, 1983) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right winger. He played over 800 games in the National Hockey League (NHL). Thorburn was known for his physical play and capabilities as a fighter. Early life Thorbu ...

(born 1983), Canadian ice hockey player * Cliff Thorburn (born 1948), Canadian snooker player *

James Thorburn (physician) James Thorburn (21 November 1830 – 26 May 1905) was a Canadian physician, medical researcher, military surgeon, university professor and an executive member of several medical organizations.

(1830–1905), Canadian physician and University of Toronto professor * Sir James Thorburn (governor) (1864–1929), British governor of the Gold Coast (now Ghana) * John A. Thorburn (1946–2010), American Special Forces soldier and minor actor * June Thorburn (1931–1967), English actress; killed in an air crash *

Nicholas Thorburn Nicholas Thorburn (born 27 November 1981), also known by his stage name Nick Diamonds, is a Canadian musician originally from Campbell River. He has fronted numerous bands such as The Unicorns, Th' Corn Gangg, Islands, Reefer, and Human Highw ...

(born 1981), Canadian musician and songwriter *

Paul Thorburn Paul Thorburn (born 24 November 1962 in Rheindahlen, West Germany) is a former Neath RFC and international Wales rugby union player who played at full back and also featured in the Welsh international team. Thorburn was a prolific long-distance ...

(born 1962), Welsh rugby union football player *

Peter Thorburn Peter Robert Tyler Thorburn (19 March 1939 – 26 January 2021) was a New Zealand rugby union player and coach. He played his entire career as a number eight for from 1965 to 1970. He became a coach after his playing career ended, coachin ...

(contemporary), New Zealand rugby union coach * R.A. Thorburn or

R.A. the Rugged Man R.A. Thorburn, better known by his stage name R.A. the Rugged Man, is an American rapper and producer. He began his music career at age 12, building a reputation locally for his lyrical skills. Thorburn signed with major label Jive Records at a ...

, American rapper * Ray Thorburn (1930–1986), Australian politician from Cook; member of Parliament 1972–1975 *

Robert Thorburn Sir Robert Thorburn (March 28, 1836 – April 12, 1906) was a British-born Newfoundland merchant and politician who served as the colony's Premier from 1885 to 1889. Life Born in Scotland, Thorburn emigrated to Newfoundland in 1852 whe ...

(1836–1906), Scottish-born Canadian politician from Newfoundland; premier of Newfoundland 1885–1889 *

Shona Thorburn Shona Thorburn (born August 7, 1982) is a Canadian professional basketball player, formerly a point guard for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA. Thorburn is a graduate of Westdale Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. She later attended college ...

(born 1982), English professional basketball player in the United States * Steven J. Thorburn (born 1962), American engineer in acoustics, technology system design and lighting * Thomas Thorburn (1913–2003), Swedish economist

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* Thorburn, Nova Scotia

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