Turnquest

Turnquest Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turnquest: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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.

Ranking information for the surname Turnquest is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRNKST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0652023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 N K W EH0 S T
🌐 IPA
/ˈtΙ™rnkwΙ›st/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRNKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turnquest in Braille

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

The name Turnquest in braille

How to sign the name Turnquest using Sign Language

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.

The name Turnquest in sign language

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