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Etymology of Talbot

What does the name Talbot mean?

The surname Talbot is a ancient French surname that came from Normandy, having derived the ancient Germanic given name Talabert, meaning valley bright.

Early Origins of the Talbot family

The surname Talbot was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where this distinguished family held a family seat in the seigneurie of Lesieux. The first on record was Guillaume Talbot, descended from Hugh, Bishop of Lisieux, and was surnamed Taleboth. He was the youngest son of Guillaume, Comte of Exmes and became the Comte de Eu. This Hugh Taleboth in 1035 granted a charter to the Trinité du Mont. He was one of the Barons who joined Duke William of Normandy in the invasion of England in 1066. He married the daughter of Gerard de Gournay, of the great Norman branch, thereby founding the great historical house of Talbot. Hugh Talbot was castellan of Plessis in Normandy in 1119, and the Norman branches flourished and were benefactors of the Abbeys of Holy Trinity, Rouen, St.-Lo Rouen, Beaubec, Valmont, Bival, St.-Victor-en-Caux, Le Tréport, and Longueville.

Early History of the Talbot family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Talbot research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1373, 1429, 1453, 1705 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Talbot History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Talbot Spelling Variations

Throughout the course of history most surnames have undergone changes for many reasons. During the early development of the French language, a son and father may not have chosen to spell their name the same way. Many are simple spelling changes by a person who gave his name, phonetically, to a scribe, priest, or recorder. Many names held prefixes or suffixes which became optional as they passed through the centuries, or were adopted by different branches to signify either a political or religious adherence. Hence, we have many spelling variations of this name, Talbot some of which are Talbot, Talbott, Talbout, Taleboth, Tallbot and many more.

Early Notables of the Talbot family

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Talbot World Ranking

In the United States, the name Talbot is the 1,863^rd most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Talbot is ranked the 508^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,623 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Talbot is the 317^th popular surname. 3 France ranks Talbot as 1,467^th with 3,969 people. 4 Australia ranks Talbot as 588^th with 6,615 people. 5 New Zealand ranks Talbot as 806^th with 907 people. 6 The United Kingdom ranks Talbot as 499^th with 12,914 people. 7

Talbot migration to the United States +

In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Talbot has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Talbot were

Talbot Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

William Talbot, who landed in America in 1620 8
Mr. Thomas Talbot, aged 20, from England who arrived in Virginia aboard the ship "America" arriving in June 1635 9
Wm Talbot, aged 14, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship " Globe" 10
Mr. Geo. Talbot, aged 18, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Plain Joan" 10
Mr. Jo Talbot, aged 27, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Speedwell" 10
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Talbot Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Benedict Talbot, who arrived in Virginia in 1703 8

Talbot Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Samuel W Talbot, aged 15, who landed in New York in 1812 8
Thomas Talbot, aged 18, who arrived in New York in 1818 8
Ellen Talbot, aged 25, who landed in America in 1821 8
Matthew Talbot, who landed in Texas in 1835 8
Hermensgildo Talbot, who landed in Mississippi in 1845 8
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Talbot migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Talbot Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

George Talbot, who settled in Trinity, Newfoundland, in 1675 11
Jean-Jacques Talbot, who settled in Quebec in 1698 from Normandy
Jean-Jacques Talbot, son of Nicolas and Marie, who married Marie-Charlotte Sommereux, daughter of Noel and Jeanne, in Rivières-des-Prairies, Quebec in 1698 12

Talbot Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Jean-Jacques Talbot, son of Nicolas and Marie, who married Catherine Lamarre, daughter of Pierre and Mare-Louise, in Saint-Thomas, Quebec on 28th April 1710 12
John Talbot, who settled in St. Pierre, Newfoundland in 1714 11
Jacques Talbot, son of Jean-Jacques and Marie-Charlotte, who married Marguerite Meunier, daughter of François and Angélique, in Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec on 1st July 1726 12
Simon Talbot, son of Jean-Jacques and Marie-Charlotte, who married Thérèse Alaire, daughter of Charles and Marie, in Saint-Vallier, Quebec on 27th July 1734 12
Joseph Talbot, son of Jean-Jacques and Catherine, who married Marie-Madeleine Nolin, daughter of Gabriel and Marie-Madeleine, in Saint-Pierre-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 19th October 1735 12
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Talbot Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Miss. Mary Talbot, aged 2 who was emigrating through Grosse Isle Quarantine Station, Quebec aboard the ship "Saguenay" departing 5th June 1847 from Cork, Ireland; the ship arrived on 22nd August 1847 but she died on board 13

Talbot migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Talbot Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ann Talbot, British convict from Britain, who was transported aboard the "Alexander" on November 4, 1815, settling in New South Wales, Australia 14
Thomas Talbot, English convict from Bucks, who was transported aboard the "Adamant" on March 16, 1821, settling in New South Wales, Australia 15
Mr. William Talbot, (b. 1798), aged 24, Irish groom who was convicted in Kidare, Ireland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 3rd September 1822, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 16
Mr. William Talbot who was convicted in Derby, Derbyshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Camden" on 21st March 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 17
Frederick Talbot, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Andromeda" on November 13, 1832, settling in New South Wales, Australia 18
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Talbot migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Talbot Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. R. G. Talbot, Australian settler travelling from Port Phillip Bay, Victoria aboard the ship "Earl Stanhope" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 19
R G Talbot, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Earl Stanhope
Mr. John Talbot, (b. 1815), aged 47, English farm labourer from Devonshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd May 1862 20
Mrs. Sarah Talbot, (b. 1817), aged 45, English settler from Devonshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd May 1862 20
Mr. John Talbot, (b. 1846), aged 16, English labourer from Devonshire travelling from London aboard the ship "Zealandia" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 23rd May 1862 20
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Contemporary Notables of the name Talbot (post 1700) +

Second Lieutenant Ralph Talbot (1897-1918), the first United States Marine Corps aviator to receive the Medal of Honor
David Talbot (b. 1951), American progressive journalist, bestselling author and media entrepreneur
Arthur Newell Talbot (1857-1942), American civil engineer considered to be a pioneer in the field of reinforced concrete
Catherine M. Talbot, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000 21
Carmen Talbot, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1988 21
Carlton A. Talbot, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 13th District, 1916 21
C. Westley Talbot, American politician, Burgess of West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1897-99 21
Bailey M. Talbot, American politician, Mayor of Troy, Alabama, 1906-07 21
Aubert Talbot, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1944 21
Adolphus Robert Talbot (b. 1859), American Republican politician, Member of Nebraska State Senate, 1887-90 21
... (Another 58 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Talbot family +

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. T. Talbot, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 22

HMS Royal Oak

Frederick George Talbot (d. 1939), British Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 23

RMS Titanic

Mr. George Frederick Charles. Talbot (d. 1912), aged 27, English Steward from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking and was recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett 24

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