Heraldry and the Trente Surname

Trente is how some branches of the Trent family came to write their name. It is a place-based name: “from the River Trent, 'flooder'”.

• Trente adds “e” to Trent, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.

Trente coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Trent surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Trente family name pack.