Thurnau
Thurnau Meaning & Origin
About Thurnau
The surname Thurnau is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Thurn," meaning "tower," and "au," meaning "meadow" or "field." Therefore, the name Thurnau can be interpreted as "tower meadow" or "field by the tower." It is likely that the surname originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a tower or a meadow located near a tower. The name Thurnau is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Thurnau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Thurnau: 313
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 63698
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thurnau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Thurnau in Braille
Here's how to represent Thurnau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Thurnau using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Thurnau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
