Turnbull

Turnbull Meaning & Origin

About Turnbull
The surname Turnbull is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English words "turne" and "bald," meaning "to turn" and "bold" respectively. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bold or daring personality. Over time, the name Turnbull became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Turnbull can be found worldwide, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turnbull: 8,320
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4267
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.82

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnbull 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
TRNPL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T065104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 N B UH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈtərnˌbʊl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRNPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turnbull in Braille

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

The name Turnbull in braille

How to sign the name Turnbull using Sign Language

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

The name Turnbull in sign language

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