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Early Origins of the Trolle family

The surname Trolle was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Trolle family

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Trolle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Drille, Drillet, Drulle, Drulley, Trille, Trillo, Treille, Trelle and many more.

Early Notables of the Trolle family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Arvid Birgersson, Lord of Bergkvara (c.1440-1505), a Swedish magnate and politician in the last decades...
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Trolle Ranking

In France, the name Trolle is the 7,561st most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1


United States Trolle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Trolle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Auguste Trolle, who arrived in Texas in 1859
Trolle Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Carl Mauritz Trolle, who arrived in America sometime between 1871 and 1907


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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