The name Trollope is derived from the place-name Troughburn, in Northumberland, England.
Troughburn was originally Trolhop, meaning (in Norse) Troll Valley, and the earliest recorded use is John Andrew Trolope (1427–1461) who lived in Thornlaw, Co Durham.
Read more about Trollope: Spellings, Notable Trollopes
Famous quotes containing the word trollope:
“But then in novels the most indifferent hero comes out right at last. Some god comes out of a theatrical cloud and leaves the poor devil ten thousand-a-year and a title.”
—Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)
“Passionate love, I take it, rarely lasts long, and is very troublesome while it does last. Mutual esteem is very much more valuable.”
—Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)
“In my country, Mr. Goarly, all men are free and equal.”
—Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)