Throckmorton

Meaning

Derived from the village of Throckmorton in Worcestershire, England.

Etymology

The name combines Old English elements: 'throck' (possibly related to 'throat' or a personal name) and 'morton' (meaning a settlement or farmstead). The place name dates to at least the medieval period and became a family surname for those holding lands there.

About the Throckmorton Surname

A well-documented English surname derived from a specific place in Worcestershire with a long aristocratic history. The Throckmorton family became prominent in English politics and diplomacy during the Tudor and Stuart periods.

Distribution

Primarily found in England, particularly in the Midlands region.

Notable Bearers

Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (16th-century diplomat), Bess of Hardwick's connections

People with the Throckmorton Surname