Troake

Troake is an uncommon British surname with its origins rooted in the county of Cornwall. The surname is believed to have derived from the medieval English word "troak," which means a wooden peg or stake used for fastening thatch on a roof.

The earliest documented records of the Troake surname date back to the 16th century in Cornwall, specifically in the town of St. Austell. Over the centuries, branches of the Troake family spread to other parts of Cornwall and neighbouring counties.

Individuals carrying the Troake surname have been associated with various occupations, including agriculture, mining, and carpentry. The surname has been relatively rare throughout its history, with most individuals bearing the name found in southwestern England.

Today, the Troake surname remains a distinctive and rare name, with individuals bearing this surname likely able to trace their ancestry back to the historic region of Cornwall. The name continues to be a unique reminder of the cultural and linguistic heritage of southwestern England.

There are approximately 390 people named Troake in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Troake.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • David
  • Derek
  • John
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Ronald
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Steven

Female

  • Caroline
  • Elizabeth
  • Julie
  • Katherine
  • Kelly
  • Margaret
  • Marie
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tina

Similar and related surnames

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