About Turnley
The surname Turnley is of English origin and is derived from a locational name. It is believed to have originated from the place name "Thornley" or "Thornleigh," which means "thorny meadow" or "clearing with thorn trees." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or was associated with such a place. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation led to the development of the surname Turnley.
The surname Turnley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnley based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Turnley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Turnley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.