UK surname
A locational surname originating from a place in Cornwall, England.
In the 1881 census there were 73 people recorded with the Trobridge surname, ranking it #23,220 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #23,220 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Harborne, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff and Exeter St David (including Castle Yard). In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Trobridge is 112 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 72.6%.
1881 census count
73
Ranked #23,220
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1861
112 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Trobridge surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Trobridge surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 42 | #25,706 |
| 1861 | historical | 112 | #19,279 |
| 1881 | historical | 73 | #23,220 |
| 1891 | historical | 63 | #28,881 |
| 1901 | historical | 92 | #23,800 |
| 1911 | historical | 81 | #24,719 |
| 1997 | modern | 38 | #33,872 |
| 1998 | modern | 34 | #34,433 |
| 1999 | modern | 33 | #34,610 |
| 2000 | modern | 33 | #34,607 |
| 2001 | modern | 32 | #34,537 |
| 2002 | modern | 40 | #34,133 |
| 2003 | modern | 32 | #34,862 |
| 2004 | modern | 35 | #34,783 |
| 2005 | modern | 33 | #35,119 |
| 2006 | modern | 33 | #35,329 |
| 2007 | modern | 34 | #35,410 |
| 2008 | modern | 34 | #35,502 |
| 2009 | modern | 34 | #35,608 |
| 2010 | modern | 36 | #35,620 |
| 2011 | modern | 31 | #35,892 |
| 2012 | modern | 24 | #36,288 |
| 2013 | modern | 21 | #36,561 |
| 2014 | modern | 22 | #36,496 |
| 2015 | modern | 22 | #36,493 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Harborne, Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, Exeter St David (including Castle Yard), Bowerchalk and Bedminster. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harborne | Worcestershire |
| 2 | Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff | Gloucestershire |
| 3 | Exeter St David (including Castle Yard) | Devon |
| 4 | Bowerchalk | Wiltshire |
| 5 | Bedminster | Somerset |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Trobridge surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Trobridge, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Trobridge surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Trobridge household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Trobridge is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Trobridge is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Trobridge, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Trobridge is of English origin, originating in the Middle Ages. Its roots can be traced back to the village of Trebrugge in Cornwall, England, derived from the Cornish words "tre" meaning settlement and "brigge" meaning bridge. This name likely referred to a settlement near a bridge or riverside location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 13th century, when a William de Trebrugge was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall in 1284. The spelling variations during that era included Trebrugge, Trebrygge, and Trebrugga.
In the 14th century, the Trobridge name appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Cornwall, suggesting the family's presence in the region. Notably, a John Trobrygge was listed in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332.
During the 16th century, the name underwent further spelling variations, such as Trobridge and Trobrigge. In the Muster Rolls of 1569, a Robert Trobridge from Cornwall was recorded as a member of the local militia.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Trobridge name was Richard Trobridge, born in 1586 in Stratton, Cornwall. He was a notable figure in the local community and served as a church warden in the early 17th century.
Another notable individual was John Trobridge, born in 1612 in Launceston, Cornwall. He was a prosperous merchant and landowner, leaving behind a significant estate upon his death in 1678.
In the 18th century, the name Trobridge gained recognition with the birth of Henry Trobridge in 1724 in Truro, Cornwall. He was a prominent lawyer and served as the Mayor of Truro in 1765.
The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent Trobridge family in Devon, England. William Trobridge, born in 1812, was a successful businessman and philanthropist, known for his charitable contributions to the local community.
Additionally, the Trobridge name has been associated with several place names in Cornwall, such as Trobridge Hamlet and Trobridge Farm, further reinforcing the surname's geographical origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Trobridge surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Somerset leads with 15 Trobridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 12.91x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 15 | 12.91x |
| Devon | 11 | 7.32x |
| Middlesex | 11 | 1.52x |
| Warwickshire | 10 | 5.50x |
| Staffordshire | 8 | 3.28x |
| Surrey | 7 | 1.99x |
| Gloucestershire | 5 | 3.53x |
| Hampshire | 5 | 3.38x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.12x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 11.63x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Aston in Warwickshire leads with 10 Trobridges recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.96x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Aston | 10 | 19.96x |
| Harborne | 8 | 102.43x |
| Bedminster | 7 | 64.16x |
| Walcot | 7 | 113.09x |
| Exeter St David | 6 | 468.75x |
| Christchurch | 5 | 155.76x |
| Camberwell | 4 | 8.68x |
| Hampstead London | 4 | 35.59x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 3 | 22.52x |
| Clerkenwell London | 3 | 17.62x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 5.17x |
| Bideford | 2 | 124.22x |
| Bristol St Nicholas | 2 | 800.00x |
| Chertsey | 2 | 88.11x |
| Bath St Peter St Paul | 1 | 196.08x |
| Exeter St Thomas The | 1 | 65.36x |
| Liverpool | 1 | 1.92x |
| Loddiswell | 1 | 500.00x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 3.77x |
| Plymouth Charles The | 1 | 15.11x |
| Reigate Foreign | 1 | 26.25x |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 13.61x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Trobridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Trobridge surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Trobridge households.
FAQ
In 1881, 73 people were recorded with the Trobridge surname. That placed it at #23,220 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Trobridge a modern rank of #36,679.
A locational surname originating from a place in Cornwall, England.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Trobridge bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.