TURNS
Turns
Turns is a British surname that can be traced back to medieval times. The surname is of occupational origin, derived from the Middle English word "turn" meaning lathe or woodturner. It is likely that the original bearers of the surname were skilled craftsmen who worked with wood, producing a variety of turned objects.
The surname Turns is fairly uncommon, but can be found in various regions of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Turns have been documented in records such as parish registers, census data, and land deeds.
Variants of the surname Turns may include Turnes, Tournes, or even Turner, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames and spelling conventions throughout history.
Today, individuals with the surname Turns can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, often still connected to their ancestral roots or having migrated for various reasons. As with many surnames, the name Turns carries with it a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the lives and occupations of those who bore it in the past.
There are approximately 177 people named Turns in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Turns.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- George
- John
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Peter
- William
Female
- Anna
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Joanna
- Kimberley
- Lynn
- Melanie
- Pauline
- Penelope
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.