TURNEY

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Turney

Turney is a British surname of ancient origin that derives from the Old French word "tiercer" which means 'to cut into thirds'. The name is thought to have been occupational in nature, with the original bearer being a divider of cloth, typically into three equal parts. The surname has various spellings including Tourney, Tournay, and Torney.

History

The surname Turney dates back to medieval times, with records showing early instances of the name in the 12th century. The Turney family is known to have been prominent in regions such as Yorkshire, Essex, and Norfolk in England.

Notable individuals

Sarah Turney - British artist known for her striking landscape paintings depicting rural England.
John Turney - Historian and author who has extensively researched the medieval origins of the Turney surname.
Anna Turney - British Paralympic skier who competed in the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver.

Variants

Variants of the Turney surname include Tourney, Tournay, and Torney, among others.

References

For further information on the Turney surname and its history, references can be found in genealogical records, historical archives, and family history resources.

There are approximately 1,680 people named Turney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,883rd most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Turney.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Stephen
Wade

Female

Carol
Christine
Claire
Elizabeth
Fiona
Jane
Janet
Jennifer
Julie
Margaret
Pamela
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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