Trevor-Roper Explained

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 surgeon and gay rights activist

See also

• Roper (surname)
• Trevor

Notes and References

1. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Trevor Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.
2. Dictionary of American Family Names. "Roper Family History", Oxford University Press, 2013. Retrieved on 16 January 2016.