The surname Troy is anglicised from the following surnames:

The Gaelic-Irish surnames Ó Tréamháin (Meaning unknown - possibly descendant of journals) Ó Troighthigh (Descendant of foot-soldier) Ó Toráin (Meaning unknown - possibly descendant of turrets) The Anglo-Norman (or French) toponymic surname de Troyes (from Troyes, FranceTroyes, a commune and the capital of the department of Aube in the Grand Est region of north-central France.) de Troye (from Mitchell Troy, WalesMitchell Troy / Llanfihangel Troddi (Church of St Michael on the River Trothy) a village and community in Monmouthshire, south east Wales.John de Troye (died 1371) was a Welsh-born Crown official and judge in fourteenth century Ireland)

People

Arts and entertainment Dermot Troy (1927–1962), Irish singer Doris Troy (1937–2004), American R&B singer Étienne Troy (1844-1909), French baritone opera singer Hagen Troy, Singaporean-born composing artist Hugh Troy (1906–1964), American painter John Troy (hurler) (born 1971), Offaly GAA hurler and all-star Judy Troy (born 1951), American university professor, short story writer and novelist Leroy Troy (born 1966), American banjo player Louise Troy (1933–1994), American stage and screen actress Pastor Troy (Micah LeVar Troy, born 1977), American rapper, actor, and record producer William Troy (educator) (1903–1961), American essayist, teacher and film critic

History and current affairs William Troy (Medal of Honor) (1848–1907), US Navy sailor awarded the Medal of Honor

Politics and law Dan Troy (born 1948), Ohio, United States, politician John Troy (Australian politician) (born 1941), doctor and member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly, 1977–1980 John Weir Troy (1868–1942), American Democratic politician, Governor of Alaska Territory, 1933–1939 Leo Troy, Canadian politician Frank Troy (1877–1953), Australian politician Paddy Troy (1908–1978), Australian trade unionist and communist activist Robert Troy, Irish politician Tevi Troy (born 1967), official in administration of U.S. President George W. Bush, adviser to presidential candidate Mitt Romney

Religion Bertie Troy (1931–2007), Roman Catholic priest and All-Ireland Hurling Final winning manager E. F. Troy (c. 1855 – 1910), Catholic philanthropist and stained glass artist in Australia John Troy (bishop) (1739–1823), Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin

Science and academics Elizabeth Mary Troy (1914–2011), Irish obstetrician

Sports "Bun" Troy (1888–1918), German-American major league baseball pitcher "Dasher" Troy (1856–1938), American major league baseball player Gregg Troy (born 1950), American college and Olympic swimming coach Jack Troy (1927–1995), Australian rugby league footballer Jim Troy (hurling) (born 1960), retired Irish hurling player Jim Troy (ice hockey) (born 1953), American former professional ice hockey player Mike Troy (1940–2019), American swimmer

People with non-anglicised versions de Troyes Chrétien de Troyes (1160–1191), French poet and trouvère known for his writing on Arthurian subjects Richard de Troye (fl. 1247–1262), was a Norman Knight and landowner in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Theobald de Troye (fl. 1317), was a Norman Knight and landowner in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Quite likely a descendant of Richard De Troye as they held the same land and paid knights fees in County Kilkenny. Guillaume de Troyes (fl. 1357), was a royal falconer during the reign of King Edward III. John de Troye (died 1371), a Welsh-born Crown official and judge in fourteenth century Ireland, who held the offices of Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland and Lord Treasurer of Ireland. François de Troy (1645–1730), French painter and engraver Jean François de Troy (1679–1752), French painter and tapestry designer Edward Troye (1808–1874), Swiss-born American painter Pierre de Troyes (died 1868), a captain that led the French capture of Moose Factory, Rupert House, and Fort Albany in Hudson Bay 1686. Olivia Troye (born 1977), American former government official and vice president of strategy, policy, and plans at the National Insurance Crime Bureau Raymond Troye (1908–2003), Belgian officer and writer

Ó Troighthigh Aicher Ua Traighthech (died 1002/1003), soldier of Corcomroe in the medieval period and mentioned in the Irish Annals. Domhnall Albanach Ó Troighthigh (fl. 1482), was an Irish scribe and physician.

Fictional characters

Christian Troy, a fictional character played by Julian McMahon on the FX Networks series Nip/Tuck Donna Troy, a superheroine appearing in DC Comics

Place names originating from the Troy (or variant) surname

Ballytrehy / Baile Uí Throithigh (The town of Ó Troithigh), a region in Clogheen, County Tipperary, Ireland. Ballynatray / Baile Uí Throithigh (The town of Ó Troithigh), a region in Coshbride, County Waterford, Ireland. Castletroy / Caladh an Treoigh (O' Troy's Landing), a suburb of Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland. Troy's Gate / Geata an Treoigh (Gate of O' Troy's), an historical gate within the town of Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Troyes, a commune and the capital of the department of Aube in the Grand Est region of north-central France. Troyswood / Coill an Treoigh (Wood of O' Troy's), a region of County Kilkenny, Ireland. Troyswood Castle, a castle ruins in Troyswood, County Kilkenny, Ireland. Mitchell Troy / Llanfihangel Troddi (Church of St Michael on the River Trothy) a village and community in Monmouthshire, south east Wales.

See also Irish medical families Ó Troighthigh Troy (disambiguation)

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