Turpin

Turpin Meaning & Origin

About Turpin
The surname Turpin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "T(h)ourpin," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "T(h)our," meaning "tower." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a tower, or it could have been a name given to someone who had a tall or strong stature. Over time, the surname Turpin has spread to various English-speaking countries, including the United States, where it is found today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turpin: 11,937
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turpin 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 Turpin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRPN
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 P IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈtərpɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turpin in Braille

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

The name Turpin in braille

How to sign the name Turpin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Turpin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Turpin in sign language

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