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Turpin

Turpin is a proper noun that can refer to multiple different things, most commonly as a surname and as a geographic place name. As a surname, Turpin is of French origin and is found in various countries; it has been borne by individuals in diverse fields including sports, arts, and academia. Geographically, Turpin is the name of several places, mainly in the United States, where towns or communities carry the name.

In contemporary history, the Turpin name is associated with a California family case from the 2010s, where

In addition to real-world uses, Turpin appears in fictional contexts as a surname for characters in literature

a
Turpin
family
of
parents
and
their
many
children
were
the
subject
of
widespread
media
attention
after
reports
of
neglect
and
abuse.
The
parents
faced
legal
charges
and
were
sentenced.
and
film,
and
as
a
place
name
in
various
maps
and
guides.
The
term
is
used
primarily
in
English-language
contexts
and
does
not
denote
a
single,
unique
entity.