Troter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

Early Origins of the Troter family

The surname Troter was first found in Berwickshire where their first seat was at Prentannan in that shire, and in Durham where Robert Trotter was tenant-in-Chief of King Edward the Confessor in the year 1050.

Early History of the Troter family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Troter research. Another 241 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1479, 1570, 1715, 1745 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Troter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Troter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Trotter, Troter, Trottar, Trotman, Troutman and others.

Early Notables of the Troter family

More information is included under the topic Early Troter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Troter family to Ireland

Some of the Troter family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 52 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Troter family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John and Joanne Trotter, who settled in Virginia in 1653; George and his wife, Mar, who settled in Barbados in 1684; James Trotter, who settled in New Hampshire in 1718..

The Troter Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortis non ferox
Motto Translation: Brave, not ferocious.