STOPS
Stops
The surname Stops is of English origin, stemming from the medieval word "stop" meaning post or support. It is a locational name referring to someone living near a stop or post, often used as a boundary marker or signpost.
The Stops surname is found predominantly in England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Variants of the name include Stop and Stopps.
Notable individuals bearing the Stops surname include John Stops, an English artist known for his landscape paintings in the late 18th century.
The Stops surname has a rich history and is a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the geographic and occupational origins of many families in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 96 people named Stops in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Stops.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
Female