Poppleton

Poppleton is a distinguished British surname with roots tracing back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon period. The name is of locational origin, derived from the village of Poppleton in the historic county of Yorkshire, England. The village's name is thought to have originated from Old English, with "popel" meaning "pebble" and "tun" meaning "farmstead" or "settlement," indicating a settlement by a pebbly stream.

The surname Poppleton has evolved over centuries, with variants including Popleton and Poppilton. It is mainly found in Yorkshire and surrounding areas, reflecting the surname's geographical origins. Individuals bearing the surname Poppleton can be found across various fields and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society.

The Poppleton name carries a sense of heritage and tradition, connecting modern-day bearers to their ancestors and the historical landscape of the Yorkshire region. It symbolises a link to the land and community from which the family originated, highlighting the enduring significance of local identity in British culture.

There are approximately 729 people named Poppleton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,401st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Poppleton.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Mark
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • Steven
  • Stuart

Female

  • Cheryl
  • Dorothy
  • Farhana
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Valerie
  • Victoria
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

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