Find out how popular the last name Throop is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Throop.

Throop, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Throop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Throop in America

Throop is the 19614th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Throop surname appeared 1,375 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Throop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Throop to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Throop

The surname Throop originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words 'trop' or 'throp', meaning a hamlet or a small village. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived in a small settlement or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Trop' and 'Thropp'. This indicates that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name was further documented in various records, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it is spelled as 'Throp' and 'Thropp'. During this time, the name was primarily found in the counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire.

The surname Throop can also be linked to several place names in England, such as Throop in Dorset and Throope in Wiltshire. These places likely contributed to the widespread use of the name in those areas.

One notable individual with the surname Throop was Benjamin Throop (1767-1846), an American politician and jurist who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Another prominent figure was Moses Austin Throop (1829-1894), an American lawyer and politician who served as the 11th Lieutenant Governor of California from 1870 to 1871.

In the literary world, John Throop (1610-1670) was an English poet and writer who is remembered for his work titled "Thoughts of a Traveller" published in 1665.

Sir William Throop (1579-1647) was an English politician and landowner who served as a member of parliament for Warwickshire in the early 17th century.

Lastly, Elizabeth Throop (1770-1846) was an American pioneer and landowner who played a significant role in the early settlement of Western New York.

The surname Throop has a rich history dating back to Anglo-Saxon England, and it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Throop

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Throop.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Throop was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Throop has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Throop was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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