Turrentine

Turrentine Meaning & Origin

About Turrentine
The surname Turrentine is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "touret," meaning a small tower or turret. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked in a small tower or a fortified structure. The suffix "-ine" is a diminutive, indicating a small or little tower. Over time, the name Turrentine has evolved and become a surname associated with individuals of English descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turrentine: 1,630
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turrentine 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

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRNTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T06053050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T UH0 R EH0 N T IY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/tʊrΙ›nˈtini/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRNTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T653

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turrentine in Braille

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

The name Turrentine in braille

How to sign the name Turrentine using Sign Language

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

The name Turrentine in sign language

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