Trivett History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Trivett familyThe surname Trivett was first found in Somerset where one of the first records of the family was found in the year 1206 when Hugh Truet was recorded with estates in that shire. Nicholas Trivet or Trevet (1258?-1328), was an early English historian, "the son of Sir Thomas Trevet (d. 1283), who, according to Leland, was of a Norfolk family; but more probably the Trevets were connected with Somerset. Thomas Trevet was a justice itinerant for Dorset and the neighbouring counties from 1268 to 1271. When Norwich Cathedral was burnt by rioters in August 1272, Trevet was sent to try the malefactors. " 1 "For many successive descents the manor of Bridgewater, in Somersetshire, was held by the Trivets; and their arms (a trivet) appear on the coping of the ancient bridge which was completed by Sir Thomas Trivet in the time of Edward I. He was one of the Justices of the King, and Sir William Trivet was 'a person of some account in the court of Edward II.' Chilton-Trivet, a mile westwards from Bridgewater, belonged to them, but their principal seat was at Durborough, where they remained till 25 Henry VI." 2 Early History of the Trivett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trivett research. Another 205 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1310, 1316, 1348, 1387, 1388 and 1391 are included under the topic Early Trivett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Trivett Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Trivett, Trivitt, Treavitt, Treavett, Trevitt, Trevett, Triffit, Trifitt, Triffitt, Tryvett and many more. Early Notables of the Trivett familyDistinguished members of the family include Sir Thomas Trivet (d. 1388), was an English soldier, "a member of a Somerset family, to which Nicholas Trivet, the historian, and his father, Sir Thomas Trivet, the judge, probably belonged... Trivett RankingIn the United States, the name Trivett is the 13,390th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Trivett Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Trivett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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