| ![Show Contents]() Trengove History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The illustrious surname Trengove finds its origin in the rocky, sea swept coastal area of southwestern England known as Cornwall. Although surnames were fairly widespread in medieval England, people were originally known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted is extremely interesting. As populations grew, people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Under the Feudal System of government, surnames evolved and they often reflected life on the manor and in the field. Lords and their tenants often became known by the name of the feudal territory they owned or lived on. Unlike most Celtic peoples, who favored patronymic names, the Cornish predominantly used local surnames. This was due to the heavy political and cultural influence of the English upon the Cornish People at the time that surnames first came into use. Local surnames were derived from where a person lived, held land, or was born. While many Cornish surnames of this sort appear to be topographic surnames, which were given to people who resided near physical features such as hills, streams, churches, or types of trees, many are actually habitation surnames derived from lost or unrecorded place names. The name Trengove is a local type of surname and the Trengove family lived in the village of Nanfan, in Cornwall. Members of the family were involved in the blacksmith trade and prior to the 18th century often went by the occupational name Trengove, from the Cornish words tren meaning strong, and angove, meaning smith. Many used the name Trengoff of Nance. Early Origins of the Trengove familyThe surname Trengove was first found in Cornwall where they held a family seat from early times. The manor of Truthal in the parish of Sithney, Cornwall was "granted to the family of Nants or Nance, [after the Reformation] who were succeeded in the possession by the Arundells of Tolverne." 1 Early History of the Trengove familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trengove research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1521, 1547, 1553, 1561 and 1720 are included under the topic Early Trengove History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Trengove Spelling VariationsCornish surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. The frequent changes in surnames are due to the fact that the Old and Middle English languages lacked definite spelling rules. The official court languages, which were Latin and French, were also influential on the spelling of a surname. Since the spelling of surnames was rarely consistent in medieval times, and scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded rather than adhering to any specific spelling rules, it was common to find the same individual referred to with different spellings of their surname in the ancient chronicles. Moreover, a large number of foreign names were brought into England, which accelerated and accentuated the alterations to the spelling of various surnames. Lastly, spelling variations often resulted from the linguistic differences between the people of Cornwall and the rest of England. The Cornish spoke a unique Brythonic Celtic language which was first recorded in written documents during the 10th century. However, they became increasingly Anglicized, and Cornish became extinct as a spoken language in 1777, although it has been revived by Cornish patriots in the modern era. The name has been spelled Nance, Trengove, Trengoff, Trengrove and others. Early Notables of the Trengove familyNotable amongst the family at this time was - Henry Trengove or Nance (by 1521-1561), of Nance in Illogan, Cornwall, an Cornish politician, Member of the Parliament for Helston, Cornwall in October 1553
 Migration of the Trengove family to Ireland
Some of the Trengove family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 40 words (3 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Trengove migration to the United States | + |
An investigation of the immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Trengove:
Trengove Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Hy. Trengove, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Cornwall, in 1892
- Wm. Trengove, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Cornwall, in 1892
Trengove Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Thomas Henry Trengove, aged 21, who landed in America from Cornwall, in 1903
- Lillie Trengove, aged 20, who landed in America from Camborne, England, in 1909
- Mabel Trengove, aged 34, who immigrated to America from Truro, England, in 1920
- Arthur Trengove, aged 21, who settled in America from Camborne, England, in 1923
| Trengove migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Trengove Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Ezekiel Trengove(b. 1797), aged 25, Cornish settler convicted in Cornwall, UK on 13th January 1829, sentenced for 7 years for Stealing from John Charles Lanyon, transported aboard the ship "York" on 30th April 1829 to Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania, Australia 2
- Samuel Trengove, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Theresa" in 1847 3
| Trengove migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Trengove Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Elizabeth J. Trengove, aged 19, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Cartvale" in 1874
- Miss Elizabeth J. Trengove, (b. 1855), aged 19, Cornish servant departing on 25th June 1874 aboard the ship "Cartvale" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 11th October 1874 4
| Contemporary Notables of the name Trengove (post 1700) | + |
- Jessica Trengove (b. 1987), Australian bronze medalist competitor at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- Jackson Trengove (b. 1990), Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club (2010-)
- Jack Trengove (b. 1991), Australian rules footballer, former co-captain of the Melbourne Football Club
- Kim Trengove, Australian actress, best known for her role in the television series Prisoner
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