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

Turlington, 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 Turlington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turlington in America

Turlington is the 17651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turlington surname appeared 1,592 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Turlington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turlington 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 Turlington

The surname Turlington has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "tyrling" meaning "a small opening or entrance" and "tun" meaning "a farm or settlement." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a small opening or entrance to a farm or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Turlington can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Turlintone" and is associated with several locations in various counties.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records with different spellings, such as "Turlingtone," "Turlington," and "Turlyngton." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Turlington was Sir John Turlington (1580-1645), an English politician and member of parliament during the reign of King Charles I. He was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil War and served as a colonel in the King's army.

Another individual of note was William Turlington (1670-1738), a prominent English merchant and landowner. He is known for his involvement in the East India Company and for acquiring substantial landholdings in various parts of England.

In the 18th century, the name Turlington can be found in various parish records and legal documents, such as wills and deeds. One example is the will of Thomas Turlington (1725-1798), a wealthy landowner from Yorkshire, which provides valuable insights into his family and properties.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Turlington appears in various census records and birth, marriage, and death registers. One notable individual from this period was Mary Turlington (1815-1892), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in London.

Another significant figure was Sir Edward Turlington (1837-1912), a British military officer and colonial administrator. He served in various campaigns in India and Africa and was later appointed as the Governor of Queensland, Australia, from 1895 to 1901.

While the surname Turlington is not as common today as it once was, it has left an indelible mark on English history, with several individuals bearing this name having contributed to various fields, including politics, business, education, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turlington

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

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 Turlington 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 Turlington 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 Turlington was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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