Trevor-Roper
Trevor-Roper is a surname of British origin. The component Trevor either derives from the personal name Trevor or is a Welsh locational surname, named after places in Wales called tref, meaning "homestead" or "settlement".[1] Roper is an occupational surname for a maker or seller of rope.[2] The name may refer to:
- Hugh Trevor-Roper (1914–2003), British historian
- Patrick Trevor-Roper (1916–2004), British doctor and gay rights activist
See also
References
- ↑ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Trevor Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
- ↑ Dictionary of American Family Names. "Roper Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
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