TREVITHICK
Trevithick
Trevithick is a surname with Cornish origins, derived from the Old Cornish name Tre[d]ivys, meaning "house of Saint Divys". The surname has historical significance, particularly in relation to the renowned British engineer and inventor Richard Trevithick (1771–1833).
Richard Trevithick
Richard Trevithick was a pioneering figure in the Industrial Revolution, known for his contributions to the development of high-pressure steam engines and the first successful steam-powered locomotive. Born in Cornwall, England, Trevithick's innovative engineering designs revolutionised various industries, including mining, transportation, and engineering.
Legacy
The Trevithick surname is associated with creativity, engineering prowess, and innovation, reflecting the pioneering spirit of Richard Trevithick. Through his inventions and accomplishments, Richard Trevithick has left an enduring legacy in the fields of engineering and transportation, cementing the Trevithick surname's place in British industrial history.
There are approximately 146 people named Trevithick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Trevithick.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
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
- Daniel
- David
- Guy
- Ian
- Lewis
- Matthew
- Melvyn
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Christina
- Doreen
- Hayley
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Pamela
- Pauline
- Rebecca
- Sarah
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