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

Turrey, 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 Turrey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turrey in America

Turrey is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turrey surname appeared 180 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 Turrey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Turrey 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 Turrey

The surname Turrey is of English origin and is believed to have originated from the Old French word "tourré," which means "tower-shaped" or "towered." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or was associated with a tower or fortified structure.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Turrey can be traced back to the 13th century in various counties of England, such as Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, the name appears as "Turry," indicating a potential variation in spelling during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Turrey was John Turrey, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. This document was a tax record, suggesting that John Turrey was a landowner or had a notable presence in the area.

Another notable individual was William Turrey, born around 1450 in Gloucestershire. He was a merchant and landowner who owned properties in the village of Eastington, as documented in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Eastington from the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Turrey appeared in various spellings, such as "Turrie" and "Turry," in parish records and manorial documents across different counties in England. This highlights the potential for variations in spelling during that period.

A significant figure with the surname Turrey was Sir Thomas Turrey, who lived from 1535 to 1610. He was a prominent merchant and served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1591. Sir Thomas Turrey was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city.

Another noteworthy individual was Robert Turrey, born in 1620 in Oxfordshire. He was a scholar and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy. His most notable publication was "A Discourse on the Nature of Truth," published in 1678.

The surname Turrey has also been associated with several place names in England, particularly in counties like Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. For instance, there is a hamlet called Turrey's Green in the parish of Longborough, Gloucestershire, which may have derived its name from an early resident with the surname Turrey.

While the surname Turrey is not among the most common surnames in England, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the 13th century. The name's connection to the Old French word "tourré" and its early presence in various regions of England provide insight into its origins and evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turrey

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

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

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