| ![Show Contents]() Tranchell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England France Tranchell is an ancient Norman name that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is a name for a soldier. Looking back even further, we found the name was originally derived from the Old French word trenchire, meaning a swordsman, soldier, or man of war. Early Origins of the Tranchell familyThe surname Tranchell was first found in Dorset where they were granted the lands of Hordhill in the Isle of Wight by Baldwin de Ripariis to Paganus Trenchard and his heirs about 1100 A.D. The grandsons of Paganus, Robert, Alexander and Hugh Trenchard, witnessed the deed. Early History of the Tranchell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tranchell research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1509, 1582, 1586, 1588, 1613, 1621, 1625, 1640, 1657, 1662 and 1695 are included under the topic Early Tranchell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tranchell Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Tranchell were recorded, including Trenchard, Trancherd, Trencher, Trenchar and others. Early Notables of the Tranchell familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was John Trenchard (1586-1662), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons, Member of Parliament for Wareham (1621-1625); Sir Thomas Trenchard (1582-1657) of Wolverton...
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 Tranchell migration to the United States | + |
The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Tranchell arrived in North America very early:
Tranchell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Carl Johan Tranchell, who arrived in New York, NY sometime between 1802 and 1841
- Charles Tranchell, who settled in New York, NY in 1841
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tranchell (post 1700) | + |
- Christopher P. Tranchell (b. 1941), British actor
- Peter Andrew Tranchell (1922-1993), British composer
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: Nosce Teipsum
Motto Translation: Know thyself.
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Tranchell migration to the United States 
