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

Troop, 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 Troop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troop in America

Troop is the 26008th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troop surname appeared 943 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 Troop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troop 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 Troop

The surname Troop originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "trop," meaning a herd or flock of animals. The name likely referred to an occupation associated with the care or management of livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Troop can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1275, where a Roger Trope is mentioned. This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages before standardized spellings became more widely adopted.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, which mentioned a Robert Troupe. The name was also found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1349, listing a John Troup.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, does not contain any direct references to the surname Troop. However, it is possible that the name's origins can be traced back to individuals or families mentioned in the Domesday Book under different spellings or occupational descriptions.

Historically, the name Troop has been associated with various notable individuals. One such person was Sir Thomas Troop (1630-1700), an English judge and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gatton and later as a Justice of the King's Bench. Another prominent figure was John Troop (1601-1670), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Master of St. Cross Hospital in Winchester.

In the literary world, Pamela Troop (1938-2013) was a British novelist and biographer known for her works on historical figures such as Mary Seacole and Mary Wollstonecraft. The name has also been associated with William Troop (1805-1881), an English actor and theater manager who co-founded the Adelphi Theatre in London.

The surname Troop has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages, with its origins rooted in the occupation of livestock management. Over the centuries, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including judges, clergymen, writers, and actors, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troop

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

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

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