Turnley

Turnley Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turnley: 465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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.

Ranking information for the surname Turnley is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T06540
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 N L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtΙ™rnli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turnley in Braille

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

The name Turnley in braille

How to sign the name Turnley using Sign Language

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.

The name Turnley in sign language

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