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

Trow, 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 Trow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trow in America

Trow is the 36048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trow surname appeared 622 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 Trow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trow 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 Trow

The surname TROW has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "trog," which referred to a trough or a boat-shaped vessel used for carrying goods or materials. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who worked with troughs or boats.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the TROW surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1176, where a person named William Trow was mentioned. The name also appeared in the Curia Regis Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1221, with a reference to a Robert Trow.

During the 13th century, the TROW surname was prevalent in various parts of England, particularly in counties like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Some of the earliest recorded examples include John Trow from Harleston, Norfolk, in 1273, and Walter Trow from Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1286.

In the 14th century, the TROW surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a person named William Trow was listed. The name was also found in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Somerset from 1334, with a reference to a John Trow.

One notable individual bearing the TROW surname was Sir Thomas Trow (c. 1530-1612), an English merchant and diplomat who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1592. He played a significant role in the Levant Company and was instrumental in promoting trade between England and the Ottoman Empire.

Another prominent figure was Samuel Trow (1674-1711), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Nottingham from 1701 until his death. He was also a successful businessman and landowner.

In the 18th century, the TROW surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with records showing individuals like John Trow (1715-1785), a farmer from Oxfordshire, and William Trow (1738-1808), a prominent merchant from Bristol.

The TROW surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Trow Green in Worcestershire and Trow Farm in Somerset. These place names may have been derived from the Old English word "trog" or influenced by individuals bearing the TROW surname who lived or worked in those areas.

Throughout its history, the TROW surname has been borne by several notable individuals across various fields, including merchants, politicians, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trow

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

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

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