Neep

Neep is a British surname of Scottish and Northern English origin. The name Neep is thought to be a topographic name for someone who lived near a field where turnips (neeps) were grown or a nickname for someone who was linked with turnips.

The Neep surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Neep, Nepe, and Neepe. The first recorded instance of the name dates back to the 13th century in Scotland.

Individuals with the surname Neep have been found across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Scotland and Northern England. The Neep family name has likely spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration.

Like many surnames, Neep's meaning and history have evolved over time, with different branches of the family possibly adopting variations in spelling. Research into individual family histories can provide more detailed insights into the specific origins and branches of the Neep surname.

There are approximately 188 people named Neep in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Neep.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Matthew
  • Mervyn
  • Michael
  • Mike
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Roger
  • Trevor

Female

  • Charlotte
  • Gemma
  • Joanna
  • Katherine
  • Lorraine
  • Patricia
  • Paula
  • Penelope
  • Rachel
  • Victoria

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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