About Turkett
The surname Turkett is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "turk," meaning a person from Turkey or someone with Turkish ancestry. It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had connections or dealings with Turkey. Over time, the name may have been anglicized from its original form, possibly due to linguistic changes or assimilation into English-speaking communities. Today, individuals with the surname Turkett can be found primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
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The surname Turkett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turkett 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 Turkett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Turkett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Turkett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.