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Charles Trotter

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Personal Details

Given Name
Charles
Surname
Trotter

The Name Charles

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Free man or one of noble birth.
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The Trotter Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
An occupational surname for someone who trots or travels, possibly a messenger or peddler.
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Source

Library of Congress

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