Turbett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Turbett

What does the name Turbett mean?

Turbett is one of the thousands of new names that the Norman Conquest of 1066 brought to England. It comes from the Norman given name Terbert.

Early Origins of the Turbett family

The surname Turbett 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 Turbett family

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

Turbett Spelling Variations

Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Turbett family name include Turbutt, Turbott, Turbert, Turbett, Turbot and many more.

Early Notables of the Turbett family

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Turbett migration to the United States +

To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Turbett family to immigrate North America:

Turbett Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hannah Turbett who settled in Virginia in 1737

Sources +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)