Lothrup
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name or personal name, possibly relating to a settlement or geographical feature.
Etymology
Lothrup may derive from Old English lōth (shelter, dwelling) combined with thorp (village or settlement), suggesting a place name origin. Alternatively, it could derive from a Scandinavian personal name brought to England during Viking settlement. The surname likely emerged as a locational designation.
About the Lothrup Surname
An English surname likely derived from a place name combining Old English elements for shelter and settlement. The surname is relatively uncommon and concentrated in New England.
Distribution & Frequency
Found primarily in New England and the northeastern United States, with roots in England.
Lothrup Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.
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