Explore the Family Name Turnier
The meaning of Turnier
1. Americanized form of French Tournier ‘turner’. 2. Haitian: possibly an altered form of French Tournier ‘turner’ (compare 1 above). Alternatively, from a short form of the Breton cognate Le Turnier ‘turner’. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Auguste, Ernst, Francoise, Kettly, Octavie, Raoul.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Turnier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Turnier has been increasing in the United States. In 2000, this surname was ranked 64,750th most common and by 2010, it had improved its standing to 60,790th, a rise of 6.12%. The number of people with the surname Turnier also rose from 287 to 331 during this period, representing a 15.33% increase. However, despite the increase in numbers, the proportion of people named Turnier per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #60,790 | 6.12% |
| Count | 287 | 331 | 15.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turnier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse ethnic identity associated with the surname Turnier. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (58.19%), followed by Black (28.92%), Hispanic (4.88%) and those of two or more races (7.67%). By 2010, there were notable changes in these percentages. The proportion of individuals identifying as Black increased significantly to 37.16%, becoming the largest group. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as White dropped to 50.45%. There was also an increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which went up to 6.95%. For the first time, the survey recorded individuals with this surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, accounting for 2.42% of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.19% | 50.45% | -13.3% |
| Black | 28.92% | 37.16% | 28.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.88% | 6.95% | 42.42% |
| Two or More Races | 7.67% | 3.02% | -60.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |