Triplow

Triplow is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the East of England. The name is believed to have originated from a place called Triplow, a small village in Cambridgeshire, England. The village's name is thought to have derived from the Old English words "treow," meaning tree, and "hlaw," meaning hill, indicating a place situated by a hill that is wooded.

The Triplow surname is relatively rare, with historical records indicating that families bearing this name have been present in the Cambridgeshire area for centuries. It is possible that those carrying the Triplow name were originally associated with the village of Triplow, either as residents or landowners.

As with many surnames of local origin, the surname Triplow may have been adopted by families who moved away from the village of Triplow, or who worked as labourers or servants for families with the Triplow surname. Over time, the name would have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

Today, individuals with the surname Triplow can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with many bearing connections to their ancestral roots in Cambridgeshire. The rarity of the surname adds to its intrigue and makes it a distinctive marker of one's heritage.

There are approximately 121 people named Triplow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Triplow.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Andy
  • Colin
  • David
  • George
  • Ian
  • John
  • Michael
  • Neville
  • Peter
  • Richard

Female

  • Emma
  • Fiona
  • Hana
  • Joan
  • Joyce
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Pauline
  • Samantha
  • Stephanie

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