TheNameDBTurtle
DescriptiveMeaning
A surname derived from the animal name, possibly indicating a slow or cautious person or a place associated with turtles.
Etymology
From Middle English 'turtle' or 'turtel,' ultimately from Latin 'turtur' (turtle dove). The surname may have originated as a nickname or topographic reference.
About the Turtle Surname
A surname of English origin that may derive from the animal name as a nickname or from a place name. It remains relatively uncommon and may have various origins in different regions.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Unknown