TREVETT
Also recorded as Tre Vett, Tre- Vett, Tre-Vett
Trevett
The surname Trevett is of Old French origin and is derived from the personal name "Trevet", which is believed to have come from the Old French word "trevir" or "trevis", meaning "stubborn" or "obstinate". The name Trevett is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall.
The Trevett family has a long history in Britain, with records dating back to the early medieval period. They were known to be landowners and farmers, and some members of the Trevett clan were also involved in the maritime trade and fishing industries.
Over the centuries, the Trevett surname has seen various spellings and variations, including Trevitt, Travett, Trivet, and Trevitts. One of the earliest documented instances of the name Trevett is in the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales commissioned by William the Conqueror.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Trevett can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies. The name has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of the Trevett family.
There are approximately 875 people named Trevett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,184th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Trevett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Robin
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Jean
- Margaret
- Melanie
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
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