Triston History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Triston

What does the name Triston mean?

The name of the Triston family is derived from the ancient Cornish name Triston, whose meaning has been obscured by time.

Early Origins of the Triston family

The surname Triston was first found in Cornwall, where they held a family seat in ancient times.

Early History of the Triston family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Triston research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1207, 1296, 1379, 1622 and 1629 are included under the topic Early Triston History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Triston Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tristram, Tristan, Tristam, Triston and others.

Early Notables of the Triston family

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Migration of the Triston family to Ireland

Some of the Triston family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Triston family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ralph Tristram, who sailed to New England in 1652; and William Tristram, who sailed to New York in 1838.