About Turriff
The surname Turriff is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Turriff in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "torr," meaning a hill, and the Old Norse word "thorp," meaning a village or settlement. Therefore, the surname Turriff likely refers to someone who hailed from or lived near the village of Turriff, indicating their geographic origin.
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The surname Turriff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turriff 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 Turriff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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