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

Troke, 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 Troke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troke in America

Troke is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troke surname appeared 110 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 Troke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troke 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 Troke

The surname Troke is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Old English word "trog," meaning a trough or vessel for holding water or food for animals. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who made or worked with troughs, likely in an agricultural or farming context.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troke can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1199, where a person named Roger Troke is mentioned. These rolls were financial records kept by the English Exchequer, indicating that individuals with this surname were present in England during the late 12th century.

The Troke name is also found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were census-like records compiled in various counties of England. These rolls list several individuals with variations of the surname, such as Trok, Troke, and Troc, further suggesting the name's presence in medieval England.

In the 14th century, a prominent individual named John Troke is recorded as having been a member of the Guild of Weavers in the city of Coventry. This provides evidence of the name's association with specific trades and occupations during that era.

Throughout the centuries, the Troke surname has been linked to various locations in England. For example, the village of Trokehull in Yorkshire may have derived its name from an individual or family with the Troke surname. Similarly, the hamlet of Trokemere in Staffordshire could also have origins related to this name.

Notable individuals with the surname Troke include:

1. Sir Thomas Troke (1548-1612), an English diplomat and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. John Troke (1595-1671), an English clergyman and author of religious works in the 17th century.
3. William Troke (1700-1768), a British architect and surveyor known for his work on various churches and buildings in London.
4. Elizabeth Troke (1735-1803), an English poet and writer whose work was published in several anthologies of the 18th century.
5. George Troke (1807-1882), a British lawyer and legal scholar who authored several books on English law and jurisprudence.

While the Troke surname may have evolved from its original occupational roots, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history, spanning various regions of England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troke

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

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 Troke 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 Troke 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 Troke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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