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There are approximately 1,631 people named Trowbridge in the UK. That makes it the 5,225th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 26 are named Trowbridge.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Trowbridge surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A town in England. The name signifies "through the bridge;" perhaps given for some feat of daring, or bodily courage.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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