Turnbow

Turnbow Meaning & Origin

About Turnbow
The surname Turnbow is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "turn" meaning "to turn" and "boga" meaning "bow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used bows, or possibly for a skilled archer. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a bend or curve in a road or river. Overall, the surname Turnbow signifies a connection to the profession of bow-making or archery, or a geographical feature characterized by a bend or curve.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turnbow: 2,955
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.0

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnbow 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 ER1 N B OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtərnboʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNP', 'TRNPF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turnbow in Braille

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

The name Turnbow in braille

How to sign the name Turnbow using Sign Language

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

The name Turnbow in sign language

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