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UK surname

Trivett

Derived from a Middle English place name meaning "three streams," likely referring to a location near three rivers.

In the 1881 census there were 355 people recorded with the Trivett surname, ranking it #8,679 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 582, ranked #8,913, down from #8,679 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Kilmington, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Shute. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include The Vale of Glamorgan, Cornwall and Hinckley and Bosworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trivett is 632 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 63.9%.

1881 census count

355

Ranked #8,679

Modern count

582

2016, ranked #8,913

Peak year

2010

632 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Trivett had 355 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #8,679 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 582 in 2016, ranked #8,913.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 534 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Trivett surname distribution map

The map shows where the Trivett surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Trivett surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Trivett over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 144 #13,277
1861 historical 163 #14,242
1881 historical 355 #8,679
1891 historical 425 #8,429
1901 historical 479 #8,313
1911 historical 534 #7,458
1997 modern 567 #8,475
1998 modern 604 #8,357
1999 modern 604 #8,407
2000 modern 605 #8,379
2001 modern 593 #8,365
2002 modern 604 #8,428
2003 modern 605 #8,270
2004 modern 620 #8,141
2005 modern 608 #8,198
2006 modern 595 #8,335
2007 modern 596 #8,397
2008 modern 591 #8,512
2009 modern 613 #8,461
2010 modern 632 #8,438
2011 modern 632 #8,346
2012 modern 613 #8,463
2013 modern 600 #8,752
2014 modern 606 #8,743
2015 modern 595 #8,786
2016 modern 582 #8,913

Geography

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Where Trivetts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Kilmington, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Shute, Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to The Vale of Glamorgan, Cornwall, Hinckley and Bosworth, East Devon and Teignbridge. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Kilmington Devon
2 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
3 Shute Devon
4 Lenton, Radford, Papplewick, Nuthall, Greasley, Brewhouse Yard Nottinghamshire
5 London parishes London 3

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 The Vale of Glamorgan 003 Vale of Glamorgan
2 Cornwall 023 Cornwall
3 Hinckley and Bosworth 008 Hinckley and Bosworth
4 East Devon 005 East Devon
5 Teignbridge 001 Teignbridge

Forenames

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First names often paired with Trivett

These lists show first names that appear often with the Trivett surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Trivett

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trivett, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Trivett surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Trivett household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Trivett is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Trivett is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Trivett falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trivett is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Trivett, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Trivett

The surname TRIVETT is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an ancient Anglo-Saxon or Norman French word referring to a place or occupation. The name is thought to have roots in the Old English word "trifet," which translates to "a small tract of land."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TRIVETT surname appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Richard Trifet, who held lands in the county of Wiltshire.

During the 13th century, the surname TRIVETT began appearing in various historical records and documents, with variations in spelling such as Trevett, Tryvett, and Triffit. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in written records and the influence of local dialects.

In the 14th century, the TRIVETT surname was associated with several notable individuals. John Trevett, born in 1320, was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He played a significant role in the city's economic development and served as a member of the local governing council.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent TRIVETT family in the county of Somerset. William Trivett, born in 1525, was a respected landowner and farmer who owned substantial properties in the village of Somerton. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the local community for several generations.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Trivett, born in 1628, who served as a military officer during the English Civil War. He fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces and was granted lands in Wiltshire for his service to the Commonwealth.

In the 18th century, the TRIVETT surname gained further prominence with the accomplishments of John Trivett, born in 1742, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital and the Mansion House.

Over the centuries, the TRIVETT surname has been associated with various place names and locations across England, such as Trevett in Cornwall, Trivet in Wiltshire, and Trevitt in Somerset. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations and regional variations of the surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Trivett families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trivett surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Devon leads with 50 Trivetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.92x.

County Total Index
Devon 50 6.92x
Norfolk 43 8.05x
Hampshire 36 5.06x
Nottinghamshire 24 5.13x
Derbyshire 23 4.23x
Surrey 23 1.36x
Middlesex 22 0.63x
Somerset 18 3.22x
Dorset 17 7.46x
Brecknockshire 13 18.72x
Lincolnshire 11 1.98x
Lancashire 9 0.22x
Kent 8 0.68x
Yorkshire 8 0.23x
Lanarkshire 7 0.62x
Sussex 7 1.20x
Leicestershire 6 1.56x
Gloucestershire 5 0.73x
Staffordshire 5 0.43x
Wiltshire 5 1.63x
Cheshire 4 0.52x
Warwickshire 4 0.46x
Essex 2 0.29x
Monmouthshire 2 0.80x
Caernarfonshire 1 0.71x
Hertfordshire 1 0.42x
Northamptonshire 1 0.31x
Royal Navy 1 2.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shute in Devon leads with 31 Trivetts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4492.75x.

Place Total Index
Shute 31 4492.75x
Battersea 14 10.96x
Sherborne 13 193.74x
Axminster 12 353.98x
Droxford 9 330.88x
Holdenhurst 9 48.21x
Nottingham St Mary 9 7.43x
Panton 8 4210.53x
Burgh 7 2692.31x
Burnham 7 164.32x
Codnor Loscoe 7 162.41x
Glasgow 7 3.51x
Lambeth 7 2.31x
Llangattock 7 123.67x
Toxteth Park 7 5.02x
Whippingham 7 129.87x
Bronllys 6 1666.67x
Coltishall 6 530.97x
East Marden 6 5454.55x
Litchurch 6 27.42x
Cawston 5 381.68x
Norwich St Mary At Coslany 5 326.80x
Norwich St Stephen 5 102.04x
Pentrich 5 163.40x
Radford 5 21.03x
Stafford St Mary 5 30.14x
West Camel 5 1470.59x
East Leake 4 357.14x
Eltham 4 57.64x
Mansfield 4 24.69x
Mirfield 4 21.18x
North Stoneham 4 246.91x
Osmaston 4 888.89x
Salisbury St Martin 4 125.00x
St George In East 4 16.93x
Woolley 4 563.38x
Alverstoke 3 11.65x
Birkenhead 3 4.91x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 3 4.68x
Goathill 3 6000.00x
Heston 3 26.02x
Lakenham 3 39.53x
Leicester St Margaret 3 3.20x
Swanton Abbott 3 500.00x
Twickenham 3 20.15x
Wootton Wawen 3 108.70x
Beckenham 2 12.91x
Hinckley 2 21.91x
Kilmington 2 333.33x
Lyme Regis 2 73.26x
Michaelstone Y Vedw 2 833.33x
North Walsham 2 51.95x
Norwich St Paul 2 62.50x
Portsea 2 1.43x
Shoreditch London 2 1.33x
Sidmouth 2 48.31x
St Marylebone London 2 1.08x
West Ham 2 1.32x
Willesden 2 6.11x
Alvingham 1 312.50x
Ashby De La Zouch 1 11.21x
Betchworth 1 47.85x
Chetnole 1 344.83x
Chew Magna 1 51.02x
Eastville 1 232.56x
Eglwys Rhos 1 56.82x
Exeter St David 1 16.18x
Godalming 1 9.39x
Gotham 1 81.97x
Greenwich 1 1.81x
Holy Trinity Less 1 133.33x
Kensington London 1 0.52x
Kingstone On Soar 1 416.67x
Martock 1 27.55x
Norwich St Peter Southgate 1 149.25x
Peterborough 1 4.23x
Salhouse 1 133.33x
St George Hanover 1 2.21x
St Pancras London 1 0.36x
Warminster 1 14.86x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Trivett surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Sarah 19
Mary 17
Elizabeth 12
Ann 7
Ellen 7
Emma 7
Alice 6
Louisa 6
Annie 5
Frances 5
Jane 5
Agnes 4
Charlotte 4
Eliza 4
Anna 3
Edith 3
Emily 3
Harriet 3
Harriett 3
Martha 3
Rebecca 3
Rose 3
Sophia 3
Catherine 2
Esther 2
Florence 2
Henrietta 2
Jemima 2
Lavinia 2
Maria 2
Bessie 1
C.Helene 1
Delia 1
E.A. 1
Elizth. 1
Ester 1
Ethel 1
Eva 1
Flora 1
Gertie 1
Hannah 1
Jessie 1
Juila 1
Katherine 1
Laura 1
Lousia 1
Lucy 1
Mabel 1
Mariannie 1
Susannah 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Trivett surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 22
George 16
John 16
James 13
Henry 12
Robert 12
Thomas 12
Charles 7
Herbert 4
Walter 4
Albert 3
Edward 3
Frederick 3
Harry 3
Joseph 3
Tom 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Ernest 2
Fred 2
Louis 2
Rees 2
Richard 2
Samuel 2
Sidney 2
Wm. 2
Alfred 1
Eli 1
Eli. 1
Ephraim 1
Francis 1
Frank 1
Henery 1
Josiah 1
Levi 1
R. 1
Rueben 1
Silas 1
Simon 1
Victor 1

FAQ

Trivett surname: questions and answers

How common was the Trivett surname in 1881?

In 1881, 355 people were recorded with the Trivett surname. That placed it at #8,679 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Trivett surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 582 in 2016. That gives Trivett a modern rank of #8,913.

What does the Trivett surname mean?

Derived from a Middle English place name meaning "three streams," likely referring to a location near three rivers.

What does the Trivett map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trivett bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.