TheNameDBTrist
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from Old French meaning sad or sorrowful, or possibly from a place name.
Etymology
Trist may come from the Old French word 'triste,' meaning sad or sorrowful, used as a descriptive epithet. Alternatively, it could derive from a topographic origin related to a place name or meeting point.
About the Trist Surname
Trist is a rare English surname with possible French origins, likely descriptive in nature. The name has remained uncommon throughout recorded history.
Distribution
Found primarily in England and scattered in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Unknown