<P> Turner is a common surname originating from Normandy , France , and arriving in England after the Norman conquest with the earliest known records dated in the 12th century . The origin of the name comes from Old French `` Le '' meaning `` The '' and `` etourneau '' meaning `` starling '' , thus giving us LeTourneau ( pronounced le turner ) . Over time the `` Le '' or `` L ' '' was dropped and in nearly all cases the spelling of the remaining tourneau became Anglicised . Turner is the 28th-most common surname in the United Kingdom . </P>
<P> Turner is a common surname originating from Normandy , France , and arriving in England after the Norman conquest with the earliest known records dated in the 12th century . The origin of the name comes from Old French `` Le '' meaning `` The '' and `` etourneau '' meaning `` starling '' , thus giving us LeTourneau ( pronounced le turner ) . Over time the `` Le '' or `` L ' '' was dropped and in nearly all cases the spelling of the remaining tourneau became Anglicised . Turner is the 28th-most common surname in the United Kingdom . </P>
where did the last name turner originate from
where did the last name turner originate from
Normandy , France
Normandy , France