Turnbaugh
Turnbaugh Meaning & Origin
About Turnbaugh
The surname Turnbaugh is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "turnen," meaning "to turn" or "to twist," and "bach," meaning "stream" or "brook." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a twisting or winding stream. The name Turnbaugh signifies a connection to a geographical feature and reflects the individual's ancestral ties to a specific location.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Turnbaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Turnbaugh: 1,148
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 22421
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.39
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnbaugh 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 Turnbaugh in Braille
Here's how to represent Turnbaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Turnbaugh using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Turnbaugh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
