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

Turnmire, 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 Turnmire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turnmire in America

Turnmire is the 30477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turnmire surname appeared 766 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 Turnmire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turnmire 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 Turnmire

The surname Turnmire has its origins in England, originating in the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "turn" and "mere," which together meant "a small lake or pond." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near such a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Turnemere." This document was a survey of landowners in England, indicating that the Turnmire family had established themselves as landowners by that time.

In the 14th century, the name can be found in various records from the county of Worcestershire, where it was often spelled as "Turnmyre" or "Turnmire." This region is known for its numerous small lakes and ponds, lending credence to the theory of the name's origins.

A notable bearer of the Turnmire name was Sir John Turnmire (1425-1492), a knight and landowner from Worcestershire. He is mentioned in several historical documents from the latter half of the 15th century, including the Court Rolls of the Manor of Hanbury.

In the 16th century, the Turnmire family spread to other parts of England, including the county of Devon. One prominent figure from this era was William Turnmire (1538-1612), a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Tiverton.

The name also appears in the records of the Elizabethan era, with Thomas Turnmire (1564-1631) being listed as a member of the Worshipful Company of Salters, one of the prestigious livery companies in the City of London.

By the 17th century, the Turnmire surname had become well-established across various parts of England. One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Turnmire (1622-1698), a Quaker activist and writer who was born in Yorkshire and later settled in Pennsylvania.

In the 18th century, the name can be found in various parish records and historical documents throughout England. One interesting example is that of John Turnmire (1745-1822), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Bristol.

As the centuries passed, the Turnmire family continued to spread across different regions of England and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of the surname's history and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turnmire

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

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

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