2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Turvaville
A habitational surname likely derived from a place name meaning "Turva's village" or settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Turvaville. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Turvaville surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Turvaville in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Turvaville, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.4%) and Hispanic (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Turvaville
The surname Turvaville has its origins in the early medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from a location or place name, a common practice during that time. One theory suggests it may have come from a place called Turville, a village in Buckinghamshire, with the addition of the French suffix "-ville" meaning "town" or "village."
Another possible origin is that the name is a variant of the French "Tervill" or "Thurville," which refers to someone from the town or village of Turville. This French connection could be traced back to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, when many Norman French names were introduced into the English language.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Turvaville can be found in historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, which lists a Johannes de Turvile. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that period.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Turvaville was Sir Richard Turvaville, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was born around 1540 and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the founding of a free grammar school in his hometown.
Another individual of note was Captain John Turvaville, a British naval officer who served during the 18th century. He was born in 1712 and is recorded as having participated in several significant naval battles, including the Battle of Quiberon Bay in 1759 during the Seven Years' War.
Moving forward to the 19th century, we find William Turvaville, a renowned architect who was born in 1820 in Oxfordshire. He designed several notable buildings, including the Grand Hotel in Brighton and the Town Hall in Cheltenham. His work was highly regarded during the Victorian era.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was Emily Turvaville, a pioneering female scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry. Born in 1885 in Warwickshire, she conducted groundbreaking research on enzyme kinetics and was one of the first women to be elected as a fellow of the Royal Society.
While these are just a few examples, the surname Turvaville has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, showcasing its enduring legacy in England and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Turvaville
Among Census respondents with the surname Turvaville, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.4%) and Hispanic (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Turvaville bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Turvaville surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.4% · 86
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.4% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Turvaville
Turvaville appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,384 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,073 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,384 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 8,073 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Turvaville surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #151,639 | 5.1% |
| Count | 101 | 107 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Turvaville bearers went from 101 to 107 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 8,073 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #151,639.
FAQ
Turvaville surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Turvaville?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Turvaville. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Turvaville?
Turvaville ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Turvaville. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Turvaville.
Has Turvaville become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Turvaville went from 101 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Turvaville?
Among Census respondents with the surname Turvaville, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.4%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.4%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Turvaville in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.4% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Turvaville appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.4%), Hispanic (5.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Turvaville (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Turvaville mean?
A habitational surname likely derived from a place name meaning "Turva's village" or settlement. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Turvaville (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Turvaville?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.