Turcotte
Turcotte Meaning & Origin
About Turcotte
The surname Turcotte is of French origin and is derived from the word "turc," meaning "Turk" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had physical or cultural characteristics associated with the Turks. The name could have been given to someone who had a swarthy complexion, dark hair, or perhaps had connections to the Ottoman Empire. Over time, the surname Turcotte became hereditary and is now commonly found among French-speaking populations, particularly in Canada.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Turcotte is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Turcotte: 5,092
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 6647
- Frequency per 100k people: 1.73
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turcotte 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 Turcotte in Braille
The image below is how to represent Turcotte in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Turcotte using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Turcotte using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
