Turi surname is an Indian last name. Turi surname also indicates the caste of person. Turi surname definition is A caste. A synonym for Basors or bamboo-workers. A section of Kalanga.. People with Turi surname can also be found in other south asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Turi surname definition is from a survey conducted during British rule in India. Many surnames in India indicate the type of work done by the person or by someone in family from whom the family inherited the surname. Surnames help spread casteism in India. One of the intellectuals suggested to drop surnames in India so that people can overcome caste differences easily.