Lothrup

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Meaning

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

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname
Rare Common

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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Notable Bearers

People with the Lothrup Surname