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

Trowery, 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 Trowery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trowery in America

Trowery is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trowery surname appeared 113 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 Trowery.

The history of the last name Trowery

The surname Trowery is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname derived from a place name, potentially related to the Old English word "trew," meaning "wood" or "tree."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Trowery can be traced back to the 13th century in various county records and historical documents. One notable mention is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where a Richard de Trewery is listed as a taxpayer.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where a John de Trewery is documented as holding land in the village of Adderbury. This suggests that the Trowery surname may have originated from a now-lost or obscure place name in that region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the spelling, such as Trewery, Trewerey, and Trowry, can be found in parish records and court rolls across several counties, including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Trowery surname was William Trowery, born around 1520 in Gloucestershire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another notable figure was Thomas Trowery (1628-1693), a merchant and shipowner from Bristol who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade with the American colonies.

In the 18th century, John Trowery (1712-1786) was a successful attorney and judge in London, known for his extensive legal writings and contributions to the development of English common law.

The 19th century saw the rise of Mary Trowery (1819-1894), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in London and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

More recently, Sir Edward Trowery (1922-2005) was a distinguished diplomat and served as the British Ambassador to several countries, including France and Japan, during his illustrious career.

While the Trowery surname may have originated from a specific location, it has since spread across various regions of England and beyond, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trowery

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

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 Trowery 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.

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

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