About Turvey
The surname Turvey is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Thorfinnr, meaning "Thor's friend" or "Thor's warrior." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Turfyn, Turfin, and eventually Turvey. The name likely originated as a nickname or a patronymic, indicating a person's association with or descent from someone named Thorfinnr. Today, individuals with the surname Turvey can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Turvey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Turvey 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 Turvey is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Turvey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Turvey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.