Turnbull

Turnbull is a surname of Scottish origin and a placename in the Scottish Borders. The surname is believed to derive from a medieval settlement, and over time, as families migrated, it spread throughout the English-speaking world. Today, Turnbull is found in Australia, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, among other countries. The name is carried by numerous individuals across fields such as politics, science, business, arts, and sport.

The most widely known contemporary figure with the name is Malcolm Turnbull, who served as prime minister of Australia from 2015 to 2018. In addition to people, Turnbull appears as a toponym in various countries and as a surname used in corporate and organizational names. The Turnbull surname is sometimes linked to Scottish heraldry and family histories, which are studied in genealogical resources.