Turrell

Turrell Meaning & Origin

About Turrell
The surname Turrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "torel," meaning "small tower." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked in a small tower or turret. The name Turrell may also have been given to someone who had a tall and slender physique, resembling a tower. Over time, the surname Turrell has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turrell: 679
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turrell 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

📇 Metaphone
TRL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/təˈrɛl/
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('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turrell in Braille

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

The name Turrell in braille

How to sign the name Turrell using Sign Language

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

The name Turrell in sign language

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