Turtle

Turtle Meaning & Origin

About Turtle
The surname Turtle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tortle," meaning a turtle or tortoise. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a physical resemblance to a turtle or possessed turtle-like qualities such as being slow-moving or having a protective nature. The surname Turtle may also have been used as a symbol of longevity or wisdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Turtle: 329
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRTL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T06340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈtərtəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T634

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Turtle in Braille

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

The name Turtle in braille

How to sign the name Turtle using Sign Language

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

The name Turtle in sign language

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