| ![Show Contents]() Trullinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The proud Norman name of Trullinger was developed in England soon after Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was name for a person who derived their name from the Old Norse word "troll" meaning an "imp" or "super natural being" and the Old English word "hop" which means "enclosed valley." The most probable is that of the distinguished Lower, who suggests the name derives from Trois Loups, or 'three wolves' but then errs in ascribing a relationship to the many wolves which abounded in Lincolnshire. More likely it relates to the distinguished Coat of Arms of the Lupus family, the great Earls of Chester, who held extensive lands in Lincolnshire, and was conjecturally a junior branch of this royal family. The Lupus Coat of Arms was three wolves heads. 1 Early Origins of the Trullinger familyThe surname Trullinger was first found in Northumberland where the name was originally spelt Troughburn which was derived from the expression "troll-valley." Alternatively, the name could have been "derived from a geographical locality. 'of Trollop.' Probably 'hope' is the suffix. " 2 One of the first records of the family was William de Trollop in 1383 as listed in the Prior of Holy Island: Raine's History and Antiquities of North Durham. John Trolop was listed in 1401 in the History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham. 2 Anthony Trollope (1815-1882), the famous English novelist of the Victorian era hailed from London but little is known of his lineage. Thomas Adolphus Trollope was his elder brother. Early History of the Trullinger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trullinger research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1298, 1320, 1461, 1564, 1640, 1756, 1815, 1839 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Trullinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Trullinger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Trullinger have been found, including Trollop, Trollope and others. Early Notables of the Trullinger familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir Andrew Trollope (d. 1461), the British soldier, "said by Waurin to have been of lowly origin. He fought long in the French wars of Henry VI's day, and...
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Trullinger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Trullinger familyFor many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Trullinger were among those contributors: John Trollop settled in Virginia in 1642.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Trullinger (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph S. Trullinger, American researcher with George Washington University
- Mark Trullinger, American researcher with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C., known for his work on Neurofeedback
- George Trullinger, American actor, known for It's Only Make-Believe (1989) and Plastic EP Live TV (2020)
- Irene Trullinger, American actor, known for I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017), London 2012: Games of the XXX Olympiad (2012) and Dateline NBC (1992)
- John Henry Trullinger (1870-1960), American portrait artist in the Oregon
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Audio sed taceo
Motto Translation: I hear, but say nothing.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
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