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

Troller, 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 Troller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troller in America

Troller is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troller surname appeared 250 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 Troller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troller 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 Troller

The surname Troller is of German origin, with its earliest known examples dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "trollen," which means "to wander" or "to roam." This suggests that the name was originally given to people who travelled frequently or were itinerant, perhaps traders or merchants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troller can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the year 1487. This document mentions a certain Hans Troller, a merchant who was granted permission to trade in the city. Another early reference is from the records of the University of Heidelberg, which lists a student named Johannes Troller enrolled in the year 1501.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions. A notable figure from this period is Peter Troller, a Lutheran theologian and writer who lived from 1525 to 1581. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several works on theology and religious doctrine.

As the Troller family continued to grow and expand, they established themselves in various regions across Europe. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Netherlands, where they became involved in the Dutch East India Company's trade with Asia. One such individual was Adriaan Troller, born in 1638, who served as a merchant and captain for the company.

In the 18th century, the name Troller can be found in records from Switzerland, where a family of that name lived in the canton of Bern. One notable member was Johann Jakob Troller, born in 1741, who was a respected clockmaker and watchmaker in the city of Bern.

Another significant figure was Friedrich Troller, a German-born architect who lived from 1804 to 1883. He was known for his work on several important buildings in St. Petersburg, Russia, including the Mariinsky Palace and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.

As the centuries passed, the Troller name continued to spread across Europe and beyond, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions and occupations. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the rich tapestry of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troller

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

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

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