The family name originates from St Veep, Cornwall as per Doomsday book entry. Meaning of the name is "Homestead of Elian". The heraldic achievements of the Trevelyan family reflect claims that they were descended from the only survivor of the destruction of Lyonesse who escaped on the back of a white horse. The Trevelyan's have a white horse rising out of the waves for their arms.Family motto "Tyme Tryeth Troth".Proud to have the surname and live in Cornwall (1 of the 6 Celtic nations)!
The heraldic achievements of the Trevelyan family reflect claims that they were descended from the only survivor of the destruction of Lyonesse who escaped on the back of a white horse. The Trevelyan's have a white horse rising out of the waves for their arms.
Family motto "Tyme Tryeth Troth".
Proud to have the surname and live in Cornwall (1 of the 6 Celtic nations)!