Turnbulls

Turnbulls refers to people who bear the surname Turnbull, and by extension their families and descendants. The name is most closely associated with Scotland, particularly the Scottish Borders, and with the historic Clan Turnbull. The plural is used when speaking of multiple bearers.

Turnbull is a medieval Scottish surname. Early records place bearers in the Borders region, and the name is tied to clan identity in historical accounts. Through migration, Turnbull families spread within the United Kingdom and to overseas communities in Australia, Canada, the United States, and elsewhere.

Notable individuals with the surname include Malcolm Turnbull, former prime minister of Australia. Beyond him, Turnbulls have appeared in politics, business, academia, and the arts, illustrating the surname's widespread distribution rather than a single line of descent.

In genealogical and onomastic studies, Turnbulls are used as an example of Scottish-origin surnames and their global diaspora. Contemporary distributions show concentrations in the UK and Commonwealth countries, with sizeable populations in Australia and Canada.