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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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Trolle research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1440 and 1505 are included under the topic Early Trolle History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Drille, Drillet, Drulle, Drulley, Trille, Trillo, Treille, Trelle and many more.
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...
Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Trolle Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In France, the name Trolle is the 7,561st most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1