Torp was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tarup.
The place is now called Torup and belongs to Denmark.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarup | German Empire | Sonderburg | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Torp | Denmark | Sønderborg | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Torup | Denmark | Sønderjylland | 1993 |