GUPPY
Guppy
Guppy (pronounced /ˈɡʌpi/)
The Guppy surname is of English origin and is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Guppy in Devon, England. The name Guppy is recorded as early as the 12th century, originating from the Old English word "gap", meaning "an opening in a stream", and "eg", meaning "island". Hence, Guppy could refer to a village situated by a stream or river.
The Guppy family has a long history in England, with branches branching out to different parts of the country over the centuries. The name has been traced back to records in Devon and Cornwall, where some of the earliest mentions of the surname can be found.
One of the most notable individuals with the surname Guppy was Robert Guppy (1836–1916), a British naturalist and scientist known for his work as a biologist and ichthyologist. Guppy is credited with his research on fish species, particularly on the Poeciliidae family, which includes the popular aquarium fish known as Guppies, named in his honour.
Today, the surname Guppy remains relatively uncommon but carries with it a rich history and heritage of the English countryside. It is a reminder of the diverse origins and migrations that have shaped the British population over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,416 people named Guppy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,625th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Guppy.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fay
- Jean
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
- Theresa