I am newly subscribed and am researching the surname TRORY. I have a copy of the County Fermanagh OS History in which there are good descriptions of the Parish of Trory but I am naturally interested in where the word Trory comes from. According to the OS History it is from "trotra" meaning 3 fields. I am not aware of any TRORYs going to or from Ireland (we are back to early 1700s) - they are a Norfolk family, of that there is no doubt and it is a very, very rare surname. Can anyone tell me any more? Or know of some expert who could help. The one thing in common between County Fermanagh and Norfolk is the settlement by the Danes in the 9th century I believe. It's possible that the surname TRORY comes from a Viking source such as Thorir. Can't help but feel there's a connection here somehow. Any help greatly appreciated. best wishes Jan Trory One Name Study on TROR(E)Y, THRORY, THORY, THRORA jan@trory.demon.co.uk