Explore the Family Name Turrell
The meaning of Turrell
English (southeastern and East Anglia): 1. most frequently an Anglo-Norman French pronunciation of Thorold (Old Norse Thóraldr, from the elements Thórr ‘Thor’ + valdr ‘power, rule’). This name and that in 2 may have become confused with Tyrrell. 2. from Middle English T(h)urild (Old Norse Thórhildr, Thorild, the latter a rare woman’s name from the divine name Thórr ‘Thor’ + hildr ‘battle’).
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How common is the last name Turrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Turrell has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Turrell was ranked as the 30,161st most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to the 33,567th position, indicating an 11.29% drop in rank. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 733 to 679, marking a reduction of 7.37%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people with the surname Turrell contracted by 14.81%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #33,567 | -11.29% |
| Count | 733 | 679 | -7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Turrell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Turrell identify as White. However, there were significant shifts noted between 2000 and 2010. Although still the predominant ethnic identity, the percentage of white individuals with the Turrell surname fell by 4.75% over the decade. During the same period, there was a remarkable 141.24% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.77% to 4.27%. There was also a slight increase in the percentage identifying as Black, from 7.37% to 7.95%. Interestingly, for the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname Turrell identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.22% | 84.98% | -4.75% |
| Black | 7.37% | 7.95% | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 4.27% | 141.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 1.33% | 62.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |