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 1,461
Coal Miner 257
Dress Maker 76
Agricultural Labourer 73
Domestic Servant 56
General Labourer 54
General Servant 52
Joiner 50
General Servant Domestic 37
Annuitant 35
Engine Fitter 34
Blacksmith 28
Labourer 28
House Keeper 26
Shepherd 25
Butcher 18
Farm Servant Indoor 17
Farm Servant 16
Farmers Son 16
Painter 15
Grocer 15
Servant 14
Servant Domestic 14
Shoe Maker 14
Pupil Teacher 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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