Turnpaugh
Turnpaugh Meaning & Origin
About Turnpaugh
The surname Turnpaugh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "turn" meaning "to turn" and "paga" meaning "path" or "way." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a turnpike keeper or toll collector. Turnpikes were gates or barriers set up on roads where tolls were collected, and the surname Turnpaugh likely originated from someone who lived or worked near such a tollgate.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Turnpaugh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Turnpaugh: 299
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 66,164
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.1
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnpaugh 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
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Turnpaugh in Braille
Here's how to represent Turnpaugh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Turnpaugh using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Turnpaugh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
