Trostian

Trostian is a surname, likely of Ukrainian origin. It is derived from a place name or topographic feature, possibly related to the word "trost," which means reed or reedbed in some Slavic languages. The surname suggests ancestral origins near a location characterized by reeds or a similar marshy environment. The name is relatively uncommon and found primarily amongst individuals of Ukrainian or Eastern European descent. Further research into genealogical records within Ukraine and surrounding regions may provide more specific details about the history and distribution of the surname.