GALLUP
Gallup
The surname "Gallup" derives from the Old Norse personal name "Gallúpr," which means "Gold Wolf." The name was likely brought to Britain by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age.
Origins:
The Gallup surname is most commonly found in the south of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex and Kent. However, Gallup families can also be found throughout the United Kingdom and the United States, where the name has been carried by immigrants and their descendants.
Notable Individuals:
George Gallup (1901-1984): A prominent American statistician and polling pioneer who founded the American Institute of Public Opinion, now known as Gallup, Inc.
David Gallup (b. 1978): A British author and historian known for his works on medieval England and Norse mythology.
Coat of Arms:
The Gallup family does not have a long-established coat of arms, given the relatively recent adoption of surnames in Britain. Individuals may have created or adopted coats of arms later in history, based on personal significance or achievements.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (2006). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Gallup surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bruce
- Daniel
- Dave
- Simon
Female
- Belinda
- Carol
- Lynn
- Pamela
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 69 people named Gallup in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Gallup.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Gallup
- Simon Gallup - Musician
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.