Show ContentsTrickett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Trickett was more than likely a local name derived from land holding in Middlesex but another reference suggests that the name could have been a baptismal name as in "the son of Trigot." 1 There is some evidence that the name could have been derived from the Norman-Picard names Trichet , Trichot or Trichard. 2

Early Origins of the Trickett family

The surname Trickett was first found in Middlesex, where Radulphus Trichet paid a fine in 1130 for his father's land. Another reference lists Ralph Trichet in the Pipe Rolls of Middlesex in the same year. Robert Triket was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls of Buckinghamshire in 1198. 2 Ida Triket held Brembeley, Middlesex in the 13th century by service of holding a towel for the king's hands at the Coronation 3

Early History of the Trickett family

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Trickett Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Trickett, Tricket, Trigot, Trigott, Triggett, Triget and many more.

Early Notables of the Trickett family

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Trickett Ranking

In Newfoundland, Canada, the name Trickett is the 788th most popular surname with an estimated 52 people with that name. 4


United States Trickett migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Trickett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Henry W. Trickett, aged 37, who landed in America, in 1894
  • Mildred Trickett, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1896
Trickett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • J. W. Trickett, aged 48, who immigrated to America from Glasgow, in 1905
  • Elizabeth A. Trickett, aged 53, who settled in America from Waterford, England, in 1910
  • Albert Trickett, aged 32, who landed in America from Siointon, England, in 1914
  • Maud Mary Trickett, aged 32, who landed in America from Near Rotherham, England, in 1914
  • Charles Victor Truman Trickett, aged 54, who immigrated to the United States from Southport, England, in 1915
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Australia Trickett migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Trickett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. George Trickett, English convict who was convicted in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Fairlie" on 14th October 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 5
  • Mr. Henry Trickett, English convict who was convicted in Stafford, Staffordshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 4th October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
  • Mr. Jonathan Trickett, English convict who was convicted in Derby, Derbyshire, England for 15 years, transported aboard the "Emerald Isle" on 28th June 1843, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 7
  • Mr. William Trickett, (b. 1800), aged 45, English labourer who was convicted in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England for 14 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Equestrian" on 30th June 1845, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Island), he died in 1875 8

Contemporary Notables of the name Trickett (post 1700) +

  • Clinton James Trickett (b. 1991), American former football player and current Tight Ends Coach at Florida Atlantic University
  • Vicki Trickett (b. 1938), American Laurel Award nominated actress
  • Sam Trickett (b. 1986), British professional poker player from East Retford, Nottinghamshire; his current live tournament winnings amount is about 20,800,375 dollars as of January 2018
  • Ray Trickett (b. 1962), British film, television and theatre actor
  • Anthony Robert Trickett MBE (b. 1940), Scottish physician, Lord Lieutenant of Orkney (2007)
  • Rachel Trickett (1923-1999), British novelist & academic, Principal of St Hugh’s College, Oxford (1973-1991)
  • Edward "Ned" Trickett (1851-1916), Australian World Sculling Champion rower (1876)
  • Jon Trickett (b. 1950), British Labour Party politician, Shadow Lord President of the Council (2016-), Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills in 2016
  • Lisbeth "Libby" Trickett (b. 1985), Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer at both the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics


  1. Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
  2. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  3. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
  4. The order of Common Surnames in 1955 in Newfoundland retrieved on 20th October 2021 (retrieved from Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary corrected edition ISBN 0-7735-1782-0)
  5. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 21st September 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/fairlie
  6. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/earl-gray
  7. Convict Records Voyages to Australia. Retrieved 25th March 2022 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/emerald-isle
  8. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 9th May 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/equestrian


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