TURGOOSE
Turgoose
Turgoose is a surname with origins in England, particularly in the historic county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old Scandinavian personal name Thorgisl, meaning "Thor's hostage" or "Thor's pledge", combined with the Middle English word "gös", the Old Norse word for "goose". The spelling variations of the surname include Turgeose, Turgose, and Thurgose.
The earliest recorded instance of the Turgoose surname dates back to the late 1200s in Yorkshire. Over the centuries, bearers of the Turgoose name have been noted in various records, such as parish registers, census data, and land deeds, indicating a long-standing presence in the Yorkshire region.
The Turgoose surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing the name found in the Yorkshire area or the surrounding regions. Like many English surnames, Turgoose may have originated as a nickname, occupational name, or locational name, reflecting the occupations or locations of the early bearers of the name.
Today, individuals with the surname Turgoose can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in countries where Yorkshire immigrants settled, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Turgoose have made contributions in various fields, including the arts, academia, and sports.
Given its unique etymology and historical significance, the Turgoose surname continues to carry a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear the name and their descendants.
There are approximately 386 people named Turgoose in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Turgoose.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- David
- Donald
- Ian
- James
- Jeff
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Raymond
- Richard
- Robert
- Roland
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Emily
- Emma
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
- Sylvia