TOOP
Toop
Origin and Meaning
Toop is an English surname of Old English origin. It is a toponymic surname, derived from the Old English word "tōp," meaning "mound" or "hilltop." The surname likely originated from a person who lived near or on a prominent hill or mound.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Toop is most commonly found in the English county of Dorset, as well as in other parts of southern England. Variants of the surname may include Top, Toope, Toopp, and Toopey.
Notable Individuals
- John Toop (1819–1888): A prominent landowner and philanthropist from Dorset who made significant contributions to local charities.
- Sarah Toop (b. 1975): A contemporary artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by the landscapes of southern England.
- Henry Toop (1892–1967): A British aviator and World War I veteran who later became a pioneer in commercial aviation.
Legacy
The surname Toop, while relatively rare, has a rich history in the English countryside. It is associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to their communities and fields of expertise. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the memory of its origins and the accomplishments of those who have borne it.
There are approximately 876 people named Toop in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,179th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Toop.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Belinda
- Brenda
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
- Wc
Similar and related surnames
- Topp
- Top
- Toupe
- Toups
- Too
- Tupou
- Toope
- Tup
- Dap
- Dapaa
- Dape
- Dapp
- Dappa
- Dauppe
- Deep
- Deepa
- Dep
- Depa
- Depee
- Depo
- Depoe
- Depp
- Deppa
- Deppe
- Deppie
- Diep
- Dieppa
- Dieppe
- Diop
- Dip
- Dipa
- Dipe
- Dipo
- Dipp
- Dippe
- Dippie
- Dipu
- Doop
- Dop
- Dopo
- Dopp
- Doupe
- Dupe
- Dupee
- Dupie
- Dupp
- Duppa
- Taipe
- Tap
- Tapa
- Tapai
- Tape
- Tapi
- Tapia
- Tapie
- Tapio
- Tapp
- Tappa
- Tappe
- Tapu
- Teape
- Teapo
- Teep
- Teepe
- Tep
- Tepe
- Tepp
- Tip
- Tipa
- Tipe
- Tipi
- Tipp
- Tippe
- Tippie
- Tipu
- Topa
- Tope
- Topi
- Topia
- Toppo
- Tupa
- Tupaea
- Tupe
- Tupp
- Type
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.