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

Troutt, 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 Troutt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Troutt in America

Troutt is the 13674th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Troutt surname appeared 2,214 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Troutt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Troutt 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 Troutt

The surname Troutt has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "trouht," which means a stream or brook. This suggests that the name was likely taken from a place name referring to someone who lived near a stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Rohesia de la Trouht." This reference indicates that the name was already in use during the medieval period and was likely associated with a particular location.

In later centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Trought, Troughte, and Trowte, before settling into its modern form of Troutt. These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spellings during that time, as well as potential regional differences in pronunciation.

During the 16th century, the name Troutt appeared in records from Wiltshire, a county in the southwest of England. This suggests that the name may have originated or been particularly prevalent in that region.

One notable figure bearing the Troutt surname was Sir Thomas Troutt (1586-1657), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire in the early 17th century.

Another individual of historical significance was Reverend John Troutt (1640-1717), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Ickham in Kent.

In the 18th century, the name Troutt appeared in the records of St. Mary's Church in Battersea, London, where several individuals with the surname were baptized or married.

A notable figure from this period was Samuel Troutt (1733-1801), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became a rear admiral.

In the 19th century, the Troutt surname was found in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Gloucestershire, indicating its spread throughout the country.

One prominent individual from this era was Sir Edmund Troutt (1817-1895), a British businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Liverpool.

While the surname Troutt may have originated from a place name related to a stream or brook, it has since evolved and spread throughout England, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Troutt

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

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

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