Troll

Troll Meaning & Origin

About Troll
The surname Troll is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trolle," meaning "goblin" or "demon." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was mischievous or had a peculiar appearance or behavior. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a place associated with trolls or had connections to folklore and mythology.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Troll is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Troll: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Troll based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Troll is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T604
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R OW1 L
🌐 IPA
/troʊl/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Troll in Braille

Here's how to represent Troll in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Troll in braille

How to sign the name Troll using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Troll using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Troll in sign language

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