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 983
Coal Miner 146
Agricultural Labourer 78
Labourer 63
General Servant 56
Domestic Servant 51
Blacksmith 47
House Keeper 46
Joiner 36
Dress Maker 34
Shepherd 32
Engine Fitter 27
Servant 23
Laundress 21
Annuitant 21
Farm Servant 19
Farmer 19
General Servant Domestic 19
Butcher 19
Tailor 18
Miner 16
Wife 16
Grocer 15
Carpenter 13
Clerk 13

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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