TRIGWELL
Trigwell
Trigwell is a surname of English origin, derived from a combination of the Old English personal name "Þrycg", meaning 'enclosure', and the suffix "well", which could refer to a well or spring. The name likely originated in Yorkshire, a county in northern England.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Trigwell have been predominantly found in Yorkshire and surrounding regions. The name's early mentions can be traced back to parish records and census data from the 18th and 19th centuries, indicating a concentration of the Trigwell family in the rural areas of Yorkshire.
Through migration and societal changes, descendants of the Trigwell family have spread beyond Yorkshire and can now be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. The surname, like many English surnames, has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, including Trigwell, Trigwill, and Trigwell.
The Trigwell surname carries with it a sense of ancestral connection to Yorkshire's landscape and history. Today, individuals with the surname Trigwell can be found across a range of professions and walks of life, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 483 people named Trigwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Trigwell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Glenn
- John
- Marc
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Roy
- Stephen
- Steve
- Stuart
Female
- Amanda
- Amy
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Mat
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Susan