trott

Trott is a surname found in English-speaking countries and, less commonly, a component of place names. The spelling variant Trott may reflect historical pronunciation or regional orthography.

As a surname, Trott appears in historical records from the early modern period and is borne by individuals across politics, science, the arts, and other fields. In contemporary contexts, bearers of the name are found in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and among diaspora communities worldwide.

There are no widely recognized towns or cities named simply Trott in major geographic databases; when used as a toponym, it more often appears as part of longer place names.

In English usage, Trott is sometimes confused with the common word "trot" or with similar surnames, but context typically clarifies the intended reference.

See also: Trot (disambiguation).