TREVERTON
Treverton
Treverton is a surname of British origin that derives from a place name in Cornwall, England. The name is a combination of the Cornish words "tre" meaning homestead or settlement and "verton" possibly referring to a hill. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have resided in or near a settlement situated on or near a hill.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Treverton date back to the 16th century in Cornwall. The name was likely assigned to families based on their connection to the mentioned settlement, indicating a form of locational origin.
Throughout its history, the Treverton surname has been relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals bearing the name. The name has maintained a connection to its Cornish origins and is predominantly found in the southwestern regions of England, particularly in Cornwall.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Treverton have contributed to various fields, including literature, arts, academia, and other professional domains. The surname continues to be carried by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, representing a part of British heritage and genealogy.
There are approximately 146 people named Treverton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Treverton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Antony
- Benjamin
- Brian
- Daniel
- Darren
- James
- John
- Lee
- Paul
- Robert
Female
- Clare
- Dorothy
- Hayley
- Keeley
- Louise
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzannah
- Tina
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