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 919
Coal Miner 212
General Labourer 68
Living On Own Means 62
Dress Maker 56
Agricultural Labourer 45
Farmer 42
Domestic Servant 40
Blacksmith 37
Joiner 34
Living On Her Own Means 32
Labourer 28
Farm Servant 24
General Servant Domestic 22
Clerk 20
General Servant 19
House Keeper 18
Shepherd 18
Cotton Weaver 17
Gardener 17
Engine Fitter 14
Tailor 14
Grocer 13
General Domestic Servant 13
Butcher 10

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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