TOPPS
Topps
Topps is a British surname with origins in the early medieval period. The surname is of English and possibly French origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Top" or "Topp", which means "to pluck" or "to take off the top". It may have been a nickname for someone who excelled at harvesting crops or some other task involving taking the top part of something.
The surname Topps is mainly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Somerset, Devon, and Dorset. It has also been recorded in London and other urban areas.
The first recorded instance of the surname Topps dates back to the early 13th century in Somerset, England. Over the centuries, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Topp and Topping.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Topps include British author Jonathan Topps, known for his works on British history and culture, and Emily Topps, a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy.
Today, the surname Topps is relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to its medieval roots and the individuals who bore the name throughout history.
Typical given names associated with the Topps surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Helen
- Holly
- Ida
- Ines
- Janet
- Jean
- Judith
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- 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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There are approximately 249 people named Topps in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Topps.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
