Explore the Family Name Turkett
The meaning of Turkett
English: from a pet form of the personal name Turkel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turkett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Turkett decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 85,996th in popularity, falling to 98,553rd in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 14.6%. The count representation also diminished from 202 to 184, constituting an 8.91% drop. Consequently, the proportion of the Turkett surname per 100,000 people saw a decline of 14.29%, moving from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #98,553 | -14.6% |
| Count | 202 | 184 | -8.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turkett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the Turkett surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 94.06% in 2000 to 90.22% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals associating with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, nor any reporting two or more races. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black fell by 21.61%, going from 3.47% to 2.72%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identity amongst bearers of the Turkett surname, which constituted 6.52% of the total in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.06% | 90.22% | -4.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.52% | 0% |
| Black | 3.47% | 2.72% | -21.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |