Trawick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Trawick

What does the name Trawick mean?

The Trawick surname comes from Trevithick, now a lost village in Cornwall, England. As such, it is classed as a habitation surname.

The place name Trevithick literally means "the physician's dwelling," from the Cornish and Welsh "tre," a homestead, etc. + "vethic," Cornish methic or medhec + Welsh meddyg (Latin medic), a physician. 1 Over the centuries, the name evolved with variants like Traywick and later the shortened form Trawick, all retaining a similar phonetic sound.

Early Origins of the Trawick family

The surname Trawick was first found in Cornwall, England where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor of Trevithick in St Columb Major and Minor. 2 The first record found of the family was Geoffrey Treuethec was was listed at Putnam, Cornwall in 1359. The family was rare as the next record found was that of Nicholas Trevittlck who was listed at Devon in 1642. A few years later, John Trevedicke was listed in Suffolk in 1674. 2

Early History of the Trawick family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trawick research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1359, 1642, 1668, 1674, 1700 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Trawick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Trawick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Trevithick, Trevethick, Trevetheck, Trevethick and others.

Early Notables of the Trawick family

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Trawick Ranking

the United States, the name Trawick is the 8,873^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3

Trawick migration to the United States +

Trawick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jno Trawick, aged 20, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Africa" in 1853 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Trawick (post 1700) +

D. Scott Trawick, American producer, known for Walking with the Enemy and The Incredible Adventure of Jojo (and His Annoying Little Sister Avila) (2014)
Ashley Trawick, American animator, known for Madame Web, Loki (2021) and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023)
James Trawick, American producer and director, known for Emotive: Plugging Into the Positive Side (2018), Tough Draw and LANE: Life | Legend | Legacy
Matthew Trawick, American screenwriter and director who founded Middle Gray Productions
Jason Trawick (b. 1971), American actor and producer, known for Britney Spears: Criminal (2011), Marauders (2016) and Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie (2005)
Jabril Trawick (b. 1992), American former professional basketball player
Herb Trawick (1921-1985), American player of Canadian football for the Montreal Alouettes (1946-1957), the first African American to play professional Canadian football
Brynden Trawick (b. 1989), American former NFL professional football player (2013-2019)
Trawick Jerome "Tra" Boger (b. 1983), American defensive back for the CFL Toronto Argonauts from Atlanta, Georgia, son of Jerome Boger

Sources +

Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result