Turnbull Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Turnbull Name Meaning: This is a nickname surname for a strong man. turn(en) 'to turn' + bul(l)e 'bull'.

The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin.The strong man named 'Ruel' turned a wild bull by the head which was charging 'king Robert Bruce' in stirling park. Then received from king,the lands of 'Bedrule' and the name 'Turnbull'.

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Surname Distribution

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Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Turnbull Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Turnbull family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 806
Coal Miner 150
Agricultural Labourer 118
House Servant 58
Dress Maker 57
Blacksmith 46
House Keeper 38
Joiner 35
Labourer 34
Servant 29
Shepherd 29
Carter 28
Farmer 28
Farm Servant 19
General Servant 18
Shoe Maker 16
House Maid 15
Laundress 14
Domestic Servant 13
Butcher 13
Engineer 12
Gardener 12
Cordwainer 11
Engine Fitter 11
Farmers Son 11

Turnbull Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Turnbull 100% 47,484
2 Turnball 88% 1,763
3 Turnbell 88% 656
4 Turnbul 88% 127
5 Turnbill 88% 104

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The surname Turnbull is the most popular version of all its varients

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