Summary

The surname Troy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Troigh, meaning 'son of the foot soldier'. It is believed to have originated in County Clare, Ireland and spread to other parts of the country over time. The Troy family history can be traced back to ancient Celtic warriors, and the surname has become synonymous with bravery and strength.
There are
8109
Troys in the USA
Troy is the
4383rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Troy

Helenof

Queen of Sparta and the central figure in the Trojan War.

Agamemnon

King of Mycenae and the leader of Greek forces in the Trojan War.

Parisof

Prince of Troy who sparked the Trojan War by eloping with Helen, the wife of Menelaus.

Achilles

Greek hero of the Trojan War and central character of Homer's epic, the Iliad.

Priam

King of Troy during the Trojan War and father of famous warriors Hector and Paris.

Troy Genealogy

Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of people with the surname Troy have not been explicitly recorded in historical records.