About Trotter
The surname Trotter is of English and Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "trottere," meaning a person who trots or walks briskly. It was likely originally used as an occupational name for someone who worked as a messenger or a runner. The name may also have been given to someone who had a lively or energetic gait. Over time, the surname Trotter has become a relatively common surname in English-speaking countries.
The surname Trotter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trotter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Trotter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Trotter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.