TROWSDALE
Trowsdale
Trowsdale is a British surname of locational origin, believed to have originated from the village of Trowsdale in the picturesque region of Yorkshire, England. The name is derived from the Old Norse words "troll" meaning "a supernatural being" and "dalr" meaning "valley", indicating a valley where trolls supposedly roamed according to folklore.
Historically, families bearing the surname Trowsdale were likely to have been associated with the village of Trowsdale or its surrounding areas in Yorkshire. Over the centuries, some branches of the Trowsdale family may have migrated to other parts of England, leading to the dispersal of the surname.
The Trowsdale surname may have undergone variations in spelling over time as is common with many British surnames. Historical records show instances of the name being spelled as Trowsdell, Trousdale, or Trousdell.
Today, individuals with the surname Trowsdale can be found across England and beyond, either through ancestral connections or as a result of migration and dispersal. The name continues to hold a place in British genealogy and history, embodying the rich tapestry of regional origins and traditions within the British Isles.
There are approximately 384 people named Trowsdale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Trowsdale.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Dean
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Steve
Female
- Amanda
- Bk
- Brenda
- Denise
- Emma
- Helen
- Jill
- Jodie
- Laura
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Victoria