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

Troughton, 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 Troughton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troughton in America

Troughton is the 63068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troughton surname appeared 317 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 Troughton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troughton 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 Troughton

The surname Troughton is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "trogh," which means a trough or a long, shallow vessel for holding water or feed for animals. It is believed that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a trough or a water channel.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Troughton can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Lancashire. Some of the early spellings of the name included Trowghton, Troughetoun, and Trowton.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Troughton can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1199, where a person named William de Troweton is mentioned. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire from 1273 include a record of a landowner named John de Troughton.

The Troughton surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded figures was Sir William Troughton (1539-1614), a English landowner and Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in the late 16th century.

Another prominent individual was John Troughton (1637-1681), an English clergyman and religious writer who served as the vicar of Bickenhill in Warwickshire.

In the field of astronomy, John Troughton (1788-1835) was a renowned English instrument maker and astronomer who constructed several large telescopes and contributed significantly to the development of astronomical instruments.

Edward Troughton (1753-1835) was a renowned English mathematician and astronomer who worked at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich and made significant contributions to the field of geodesy.

William Troughton (1910-1987) was a well-known English actor best known for his portrayal of the Second Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction series "Doctor Who" from 1966 to 1969.

While the Troughton surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history dating back centuries and has been associated with several notable figures in various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troughton

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

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

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