Trenholme

The surname Trenholme is of English origin, with roots believed to be in the North Yorkshire region of England. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "trem" meaning homestead and "holm" meaning island or piece of dry land surrounded by marsh. Therefore, the name Trenholme likely refers to someone who lived in or near a homestead on dry land.

The Trenholme family name has been found in various historical records, including parish registers, censuses, and land records. It is thought to have originated as a locational surname, indicating a person's residence at or near the village of Trenholme in North Yorkshire.

Over the years, the Trenholme surname may have undergone variations in spelling, as is common with many surnames. Different branches of the family may have adopted slightly different forms of the name, such as Trenholm or Trinholme.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Trenholme can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and even in other countries beyond. The name, with its historic ties to Yorkshire, remains a reminder of the family's heritage and ancestral roots in the region.

There are approximately 208 people named Trenholme in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Trenholme.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • David
  • Fergus
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • William

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Amanda
  • Elizabeth
  • Gwendoline
  • Jane
  • Jill
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Pauline
  • Tracey
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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