TheNameDBGilstrop
TopographicMeaning
A surname derived from an English place name, likely combining 'gill' (ravine) with 'strop' or 'thorpe' (settlement).
Etymology
Composed of Old English 'gil' meaning ravine or stream valley, combined with 'thorpe' meaning village or settlement. This suggests an origin from a specific location in England.
About the Gilstrop Surname
An obscure English topographic surname indicating origin from a settlement in a ravine or valley. Very few records exist for this surname in historical documentation.
Distribution
Rare surname with limited historical records, primarily associated with English regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown