The Origins of The Name Turner
Turner is an ancient Norman name references are found in many ancient documents; a Warner le Turnur is recorded in 1180 and Robert Turnehare in 1224.

Surnames were introduced to the British Isles in the 12th century following the Norman conquests, to identify people with the same first name.

The usual origin of Turner is "one who worked with a lathe". However other suggestions include

a "translator" from the word "tornerers",

"one who takes part in a tournament" a "tornoieor"

and also one who ran so fast he could outstrip and turn a hare

The ancient family motto was PRO PATRIA meaning "for my country"