| ![Show Contents]() Twiste History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of TwisteWhat does the name Twiste mean? The name Twiste originates in Lancashire at Twiss which derived its name from the Old English word "(ge)twis" meaning a "fork in the river." 1 In Scotland, the name is derived from the Scottish word "tywss" which was from the Old French word "toissu," meaning a girdle or sash. 2 The River Twiss is found in Yorkshire England, originating in the Yorkshire Dales. Early Origins of the Twiste familyThe surname Twiste was first found in Lancashire at Twiss. It is generally thought that this hamlet evolved to be named Twiss Green, in the parish of Newchurch-Kenyon. 3 It was here that Roger del Twysse was listed in the Assize Rolls for 1276. Later Jordan del Twys was similarly listed in 1416. 4 Early History of the Twiste familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Twiste research. Another 195 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1578, 1585, 1593, 1619, 1646, 1700, 1787, 1802, 1805 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Twiste History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Twiste Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Twyss, Twysse, Twiss, Twisse, Twist, Twiste, Twyst and many more. Early Notables of the Twiste familyWilliam Twisse (1578-1646), a prominent English clergyman and theologian who became Prolocutor of the Westminster Assembly. "The family name is variously spelled Twysse, Twiss, Twyste, and Twist. His grandfather...
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Twiste Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Twiste family to IrelandSome of the Twiste 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.
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Twiste Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mary Twiste, who settled in Virginia in 1670
Twiste Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frederick Twiste, who settled in Philadelphia in 1856
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