About Turnbach
The surname Turnbach is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "turn" meaning "tower" and "bach" meaning "stream" or "brook." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Turnbach can be interpreted as "tower by the stream" or "tower near the brook." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked at a tower located by a stream or brook.
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The surname Turnbach is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnbach based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Turnbach in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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