Trowbridge - Last Names

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Trowbridge

/ˈtrəʊbrɪdʒ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Place name meaning 'bridge over the river Trow'

Represents connection, passage, and endurance—symbolizing the idea of crossing boundaries or transitions in life.

Symbolism

Embodies strength, continuity, and resilience; the bridge as a symbol of linking people, places, or eras, suggesting reliability and structural integrity.

Etymology: Derived from the town of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, England; combines an uncertain river name 'Trow' (possibly from Celtic or Old English) with 'brycg', Old English for 'bridge'. It was originally used as a locational surname for those who lived near or came from Trowbridge.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Trowbridge is rooted in the toponymic tradition of British surnames, derived from

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