Turnbo

Turnbo Meaning & Origin

About Turnbo
The surname Turnbo is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "turn" which means "to turn" or "to twist." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a turner or a person who turned wood on a lathe. The suffix "-bo" is a diminutive or affectionate form, often used to denote a small or young person. Therefore, the surname Turnbo likely referred to a person who was a small or young turner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Turnbo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Turnbo: 597
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37341
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnbo 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

📇 Metaphone
TRNP
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T UH1 R N B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtʊrnboʊ/
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('TRNP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turnbo in Braille

Here's how to represent Turnbo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Turnbo in braille

How to sign the name Turnbo using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Turnbo using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Turnbo in sign language

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