Find out how popular the last name Turben is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Turben.

Turben, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Turben surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turben in America

Turben is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turben surname appeared 215 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Turben.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turben to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Turben

The surname Turben is of English origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "turba," which means "turf" or "peat." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with peat or turf.

In the early 16th century, the name was recorded as "Turbyn" in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire. This is one of the earliest known written records of the surname. The Pipe Rolls were a series of financial records maintained by the English Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and locations of people during that time.

By the late 16th century, the name had evolved into the spelling "Turben," as evidenced in various parish records and tax rolls. One notable entry is from the Hearth Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1672, which lists a John Turben as a resident of the village of Tickhill.

The surname Turben is also linked to various place names in England, such as Turbury and Turbary, which further reinforces its connection to turf or peat. These place names likely influenced the development of the surname over time.

Among the notable historical figures with the surname Turben is William Turben, born in 1612 in Wiltshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a magistrate in his local community. Another individual of note was Sarah Turben (1672-1745), who was a well-known author and poet in the 18th century, known for her works on religious themes.

In the 19th century, the Turben family had a strong presence in the textile industry in Lancashire. Robert Turben (1801-1876) was a successful textile manufacturer and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of his local community.

Another notable individual was Sir Thomas Turben (1825-1901), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the constituency of Bolton from 1868 to 1885. He played a significant role in advocating for workers' rights and social reforms during the Industrial Revolution.

James Turben (1846-1924), born in Yorkshire, was a renowned architect and designer responsible for several notable buildings in London, including the Turben Building, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

These examples demonstrate the rich history and diversity of the surname Turben, which has its roots in the English landscape and has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turben

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Turben.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Turben was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Turben has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Turben was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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