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

Trover, 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 Trover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trover in America

Trover is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trover surname appeared 263 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 Trover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trover 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 Trover

The surname Trover is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "trogan," which means "to tread" or "to walk." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or characteristic related to walking or treading.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trover can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Trogwin de Trover, who held lands in the county of Hampshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Trouver, Trowver, and Trover, indicating the evolving nature of surnames during that time. Records from this period show individuals with the name residing in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire.

In the 14th century, the name Trover gained prominence with the rise of John Trover, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Bristol. Born in 1312, John Trover established a successful trade business and acquired significant wealth and influence, becoming a respected figure in the local community.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir William Trover, a knight who lived during the 15th century. He served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the Wars of the Roses, fighting for the House of Lancaster. Sir William Trover's exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts of the time.

In the 16th century, the Trover family established roots in the county of Devon, where they became influential landowners and notable figures in the local community. One member of the family, Thomas Trover, born in 1542, was a respected scholar and author who contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time.

The surname Trover also has connections to place names in England, such as Trover's Hill in Gloucestershire and Trover's Green in Somerset. These locations likely derived their names from individuals or families bearing the Trover surname who resided or held lands in those areas.

Throughout history, the Trover surname has been associated with various notable figures, including authors, artists, and military leaders. Some examples include Elizabeth Trover, a renowned poet from the 18th century, and Captain John Trover, a naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trover

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

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

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