Alsop

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Alsop, a place name in Derbyshire, England.

Etymology

The surname derives from the place name Alsop in Derbyshire, which comes from Old English 'alh' (temple) and 'hop' (valley). The place name is documented in medieval records.

About the Alsop Surname

Alsop is an English topographic surname derived from a place name in Derbyshire. The surname reflects the Anglo-Saxon origins of English place nomenclature.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and English-speaking countries, with concentrations in the Midlands.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Alsop Surname

Joseph Alsop