Turbet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Turbet

What does the name Turbet mean?

Turbet is one of the many names that the Normans brought with them when they conquered England in 1066. The name Turbet came from the Norman given name Terbert.

Early Origins of the Turbet family

The surname Turbet was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat. The definition that the name was derived from the name of a fish can be discounted as Victorian historians whimsical nonsense. The family held a family seat in Yorkshire and was a noble name during the time of King Richard 1st (about 1190 A.D.) and all indications are that this was a Norman name which appeared in the Domesday Book, 1 a survey of England taken by Duke William of Normandy in the year 1086 A.D., after his conquest of England in 1066 A.D. and appears as Turbert, a person holding lands.

Early History of the Turbet family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Turbet research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the year 1710 is included under the topic Early Turbet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Turbet Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Turbet has been recorded under many different variations, including Turbutt, Turbott, Turbert, Turbett, Turbot and many more.

Early Notables of the Turbet family

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Turbet migration to Australia +

Turbet Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Robert Turbet, Scottish convict from Edinburgh, who was transported aboard the "Adelaide" on August 08, 1849, settling in Van Diemen's Land and Port Phillip, Australia 2

Sources +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 17) Adelaide voyage to Van Diemen's Land and Port Phillip, Australia in 1849 with 303 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/adelaide/1849