Trowbridge

Trowbridge Meaning & Origin

About Trowbridge
The surname Trowbridge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "trow" meaning "trough" and "brycg" meaning "bridge." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Trowbridge, which is a town in Wiltshire, England. The name likely originated from the presence of a bridge over a trough or stream in the area. Over time, individuals with the surname Trowbridge spread to different regions, and the name became hereditary.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Trowbridge: 7,095
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4956
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.41

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

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRPRJ
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T60160320
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R OW1 B R IH0 JH
🌐 IPA
/ˈtroʊbrΙͺΚ€/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRPRJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Trowbridge in Braille

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

The name Trowbridge in braille

How to sign the name Trowbridge using Sign Language

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

The name Trowbridge in sign language

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