WESTRUP
Westrup
Westrup is a surname of English origins, believed to have derived from the Old English words "west," meaning west, and "thorp," meaning village or hamlet. This surname likely indicated a person who lived to the west of a settlement. It is considered to be a toponymic surname, reflecting the geographical location of the original bearer.
Origins and Distribution
The surname Westrup has been predominantly found in the county of Yorkshire in England, with some historical records of Westrups residing in other areas of the United Kingdom.
Variants
Variants of the Westrup surname include Westrop, Westrupp, and Westropp. These variations may have developed due to regional dialects, phonetic spelling variations, or changes over time.
Notable Individuals
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Sir Arthur Westrup: Notable British military figure who distinguished himself in the First World War.
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Dr. Elizabeth Westrup: Renowned scholar in the field of linguistics and author of several prominent academic works.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
The Westrup surname, like many English surnames, carries with it a rich history and connection to specific regions or individuals.
There are approximately 211 people named Westrup in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Westrup.
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
- Adrian
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- Jason
- Matthew
- Michael
- Oliver
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Roger
Female
- Abigail
- Alexandra
- Beverley
- Brenda
- Deborah
- Emma
- Evelyn
- Heather
- Laura
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Sophie
- Sylvia