About Turnquest
The surname Turnquest is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "turncweald," meaning "towering tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or a place with a notable tree. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near a watchtower or a place associated with a tower. Overall, the surname Turnquest signifies a connection to a tree or a tower in the ancestral history of the bearer.
The surname Turnquest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turnquest 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 Turnquest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Turnquest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.