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

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Turnbull Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Turnbull family

Profession Census Frequency
Coal Miner Hewer 101
Living On Own Means 95
Farmer 64
Dress Maker 63
General Labourer 59
General Servant Domestic 43
Coal Miner C Hewer 43
Scholar 37
Dressmaker 29
Engine Fitter 25
Shepherd 25
Cook Domestic 21
Domestic Servant 21
Coal Hewer 21
Housemaid Domestic 19
Cotton Weaver 18
Joiner Carpenter 18
Butcher 18
Commercial Clerk 17
House Keeper Domestic 17
Servant Domestic 17
Blacksmith 15
House Painter 15
Milliner 13
Tailor 12

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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