Turner
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Turner
Turner is an occupational surname derived from the Old English and Middle English word "turnen," meaning one who turns or operates a lathe, or more broadly a craftsman who shapes wood or metal.
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Etymology
Turner is an occupational surname derived from the Old English and Middle English word "turnen," meaning one who turns or operates a lathe, or more broadly a craftsman who shapes wood or metal. The name has Germanic linguistic roots through Old English and was common among artisans and laborers in medieval England.
Turner is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Britain and North America, with no specific religious association; it became widespread as a surname during the medieval period and remains common today across various Christian and secular populations.
Turner currently ranks #1,107 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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