Thropp

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from Old English 'throp' or 'thorpe', meaning a village or hamlet.

Etymology

The surname comes directly from the Old English word 'throp/thorpe', which denoted a small settlement or outlying farm. This topographic surname would have originally identified someone who lived in or came from such a settlement.

About the Thropp Surname

A straightforward English topographic surname indicating residence in a small village or hamlet. The variant spelling 'Thropp' is less common than 'Thorpe' but derives from the same etymological root.

Distribution & Frequency

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

Found primarily in England, with concentrations in East Anglia and the Midlands.

Thropp Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Thropp Surname