Thurn

Thurn Meaning & Origin

About Thurn
The surname Thurn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "turn" or "torn," meaning "tower." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a tower. The name Thurn may have also been used as a habitational name for individuals residing in a place named Thurn or Thurnau. Overall, the surname Thurn signifies a connection to towers or tower-related occupations.

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πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Thurn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Thurn: 485
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,356
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thurn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Thurn is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0RN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T065
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER1 N
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ™rn/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0RN', 'TRN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thurn in Braille

Here's how to represent Thurn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Thurn in braille

How to sign the name Thurn using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Thurn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Thurn in sign language

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