TROOD
Trood
The surname Trood is of English origin and is considered to be locational, deriving from the village of Troode in Kent. The village name itself is believed to come from the Old English word "trod" meaning a path or track, indicating its location near a well-trodden route or road.
Early records show variations of the surname Trood including Troode, Troodle, and Trewde. The first recorded instance of the name in historical documents dates back to the 16th century.
Individuals bearing the surname Trood have been found mainly in the southern counties of England, particularly in Kent, Sussex, and Surrey.
The name Trood may have undergone spelling variations over the centuries due to factors such as illiteracy, dialectal differences, or clerical errors in record-keeping.
Today, the surname Trood remains relatively rare but is still present in various parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking regions. The bearers of the surname continue to carry on the ancestral heritage associated with the name, maintaining a connection to its historical roots.
There are approximately 67 people named Trood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Trood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Stuart
Female