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.
The surname Turnbull is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Turnbull is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Turnbull in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.