Turbeville (surname)
The surname Turbeville a derivation of the original de' Turberville derives from Old French Thouberville, ville meaning town, place or residence (from Latin villa).[1] The first part may derive from Ancient Greek turb 'turmoil' or a Germanic word for turf, although others suggest that it relates to the Norse god Thor.[1]
The Turbeville name was brought to England during the Norman French invasion of 1066.[1] It is the surname of:
- William de Turbeville (c. 1095 – 1174), English Bishop of Norwich
- Deborah Turbeville (1932 – 2013), American fashion photographer
- George Turbeville (1914 – 1983), American Major League Baseball pitcher
- Sir Henry de Turbeville (died 1239), English soldier and seneschal of Gascony
See also[edit]
- Tess of the d'Urbervilles, novel by Thomas Hardy
- Turbeville, South Carolina, named for Michael Turbeville and his family
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c Turbyfill, Keith (18 March 2013). "Turbyfill". kturby.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.