Traill

Traill is a Scottish and northern English surname of Norman origin. The surname is derived from the Old Norse word "trell," meaning a bondman or serf, and was brought to the British Isles following the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

The Traill family has a long and distinguished history in Scotland, particularly in the areas of Orkney and Caithness. They were granted lands by various Scottish monarchs for their loyal service and played significant roles in local politics and society.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Traill include Robert Traill (1642–1716), a Presbyterian minister and theologian, and Catharine Parr Traill (1802–1899), a Canadian author and naturalist who was born in England to a Scottish family.

The Traill surname continues to be found in Scotland, England, and other parts of the British Isles, as well as in various former British colonies around the world. It is a symbol of the enduring legacy of the Norman Conquest and the subsequent mingling of cultures that have shaped the British Isles over the centuries.

There are approximately 749 people named Traill in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,223rd most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Traill.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Avril
  • Elizabeth
  • Fiona
  • Jacqueline
  • Julie
  • Leona
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Phoebe
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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