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![Show Contents]() Trenche History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The first people to use the distinguished Trenche family name were found in Northumberland, England, after arriving from La Tranche, a town in the province of Poitou, France. This family was a Huguenot family, and they came to England to escape religious persecution. Protestant England offered them a home which was more tolerant of religious differences. "After the massacre of St. Bartholomew, Frederick de la Tranche, or Trenche, a Protestant nobleman, sought refuge from persecution on English ground, and settled in Northumberland in the year 1574. Thence his descendants passed over into Ireland, where they still flourish in the enjoyment of two peerages, the Earldom of Clancarty, and the Barony of Ashtown. " 1 Early Origins of the Trenche familyThe surname Trenche was first found in Northumberland where they were granted lands. This family was originally from La Tranche, a town in Poitou, which was in possession of the family from very early times. 1 Frederick de la Tranche or Trenche sought refuge after the massacre of St. Bartholomew, and came to England in 1575. Early History of the Trenche familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trenche research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1557, 1558, 1681, 1684, 1703, 1715, 1752 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Trenche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Trenche Spelling VariationsHuguenot surnames were only slightly Anglicized, and they remain to this day a distinct group of surnames in England. Nevertheless, Huguenot surnames have been subject to numerous spelling alterations since the names emerged in France. French surnames have a variety of spelling variations because the French language has changed drastically over the centuries. French was developed from the vernacular Latin of the Roman Empire. It is divided into three historic and linguistic periods: Old French, which developed before the 14th century; Middle French, which was used between the 14th and 16th centuries; and Modern French, which was used after the 16th century and continues to be in use today. In all of these periods, the French language was heavily influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when the barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heaviliy from the Italian language during the Renaissance. Huguenot names have numerous variations. The name may be spelled Tranch, Tranche, Trench, Trenche and others. Early Notables of the Trenche familyMore information is included under the topic Early Trenche Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Trenche family to Ireland
Some of the Trenche family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 125 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Trenche familyDiscovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Trenche: Joseph Trench who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1819.
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: Virtutis fortuna comes
Motto Translation: Fortune is the companion of valour.
- Lower, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
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