TREVELYAN
Trevelyan
Trevelyan is a distinguished surname of English origin, which can be traced back to the medieval era. The name is derived from a place name in Cornwall, specifically the village of Trevelyan, from the Cornish words "tre" meaning homestead or settlement, and "velyan" possibly a personal name.
The Trevelyan family has long been associated with the county of Northumberland, where they held estates and played a significant role in the region's history. One of the most famous Trevelyans was Sir Charles Edward Trevelyan, a prominent British civil servant and colonial administrator in the 19th century.
The Trevelyan surname has been carried by notable individuals in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. The family motto "Time Tryeth Truth" reflects their commitment to honour and integrity.
Today, the Trevelyan name continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, symbolising a proud heritage and a legacy of excellence.
Typical given names associated with the Trevelyan surname
Male
- Andrew
- Derrick
- Fred
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Rupert
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Anne
- Emma
- Jane
- Joan
- Julie
- Louise
- Marilyn
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sk
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Trevelyan are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Ginger Nut.
There are approximately 824 people named Trevelyan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,584th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Trevelyan.
Famous people named Trevelyan
- Laura Trevelyan - Journalist
- Anne-Marie Trevelyan - Politician
- G. M. Trevelyan - Historian (1876 to 1962)
- Sir Charles Trevelyan, 1st Baronet - Colonial administrator (1807 to 1886)
- Julian Trevelyan - Artist and poet (1910 to 1988)
- Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet - Statesman and author (1838 to 1928)
- Humphrey Trevelyan - Diplomat (1905 to 1985)
- Sir George Trevelyan, 4th Baronet - Baronet (1906 to 1996)
- Sir Charles Trevelyan, 3rd Baronet - Politician (1870 to 1958)
- Philip Trevelyan - Organic hill farmer, entrepreneur and former film and television director
- Raleigh Trevelyan - Writer (1923 to 2014)
- Florence Trevelyan - Italian conservationist (1852 to 1907)
- John Trevelyan -
- G. E. Trevelyan - (1903 to 1941)
- Walter Trevelyan - (1821 to 1894)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.