The name Trollope is derived from the place-name Troughburn, in Northumberland, England, originally Trolhop, Norse for "troll valley". The earliest recorded use of the surname is John Andrew Trolope (1427–1461) who lived in Thornlaw, Co. Durham.
Spelling variations of this family name include Trollop, Trollope, Trolloop, Trollup, Trollupe, and others.
Anthony Trollope (1815–1882), English authorRev. Edward Trollope (1817–1893), Bishop of NottinghamFrances Eleanor Trollope (1835–1913), English novelistFrances Trollope (Mrs Trollope) (1780–1863), English authorAdmiral Sir Henry Trollope (1756–1839), Admiral in the Royal NavyJohn Trollope (born 1944), English association football playerJohn Trollope, 1st Baron Kesteven (1800–1874), President of the English Poor Law BoardJoanna Trollope (born 1943), English novelistPatrick Trollope (born 1976), English journalist and photographer, founder of the Southport ReporterRowan Trollope (born 1972), Canadian business administrator; former Group President, Symantec CorporationThomas Adolphus Trollope (1810–1892), English writer