About Turnis
The surname Turnis is of Latvian origin and is derived from the Latvian word "turnis," meaning "crane." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place associated with cranes, such as a crane habitat or a crane-shaped landmark. The surname Turnis likely originated as a way to identify individuals based on their proximity to cranes or crane-related features in the landscape.
The surname Turnis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnis 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 Turnis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Turnis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Turnis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.