About Troost
The surname Troost is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "troost," which means "comfort" or "consolation" in Dutch. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who provided comfort or solace to others, or it could have been given to someone who was seen as a source of comfort during difficult times. The name Troost is relatively common in the Netherlands and is also found in other countries with Dutch influence.
The surname Troost is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Troost 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 Troost is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Troost in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Troost using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.