Trollope
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Trollope is a Norman surname that derives from Trois Loups, or "three wolves". The name was first recorded as Trollope in Lincolnshire (UK). The name came about soon after Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Theories about the origin of this name abound, but a relationship to the many wolves which abounded in Lincolnshire. The more likely it relates to the distinguished Coat of Arms of the Lupus family, as the Lupus Coat of Arms was three wolves heads.
The Lupus family were the great Earls of Chester and held extensive lands in Lincolnshire. The Lupus family were also a junior branch of the royal family.
[edit] Spellings
Spelling variations of this family name include Trollop, Trollope, Trollupe, Trollup, Trolloop and others.
[edit] Notable Trollopes
- Anthony Trollope (1815–1882) English author
- Frances Trollope (1780–1863) English novelist
- Admiral Sir Henry Trollope (1756–1839) English. Royal Navy
- John Trollope, 1st Baron Kesteven (1800 to 1874) English. A former President of the Poor Law Board
- Rev. Edward Trollope (1817 to 1893) English. Bishop of Nottingham (UK)
- John Trollope (born 1944) English. Association football player
- Joanna Trollope (born 1943) English. Novelist
- Rowan Trollope (born 1972) English. Vice President, Symantec corp.
- Patrick Trollope (born 1976) English. Journalist and photographer
