Turner

Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtɜɹ.nəɹ/(American English) /ˈtɜː.nə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for one who worked with a lathe, derived from Old English turnian "to turn", of Latin origin. A famous bearer is the American musician Tina Turner (1939-2023), born Anna Mae Bullock.

Related Names

Roottornare
Given Name DescendantTurner(English)

Categories

bluegrass musicians, Blues Hall of Fame inductees, brand names, ends in -er, English nouns, Family Affair characters, folk heroes, Mayflower passengers, naive artists, rock singers, skiffle, tools, TV presenters, Virtua Tennis opponent characters, word names, Yellowjackets characters
Entry updated December 1, 2024