Trippe

Meaning

Possibly derived from a word meaning to step or tread, or from a place name.

Etymology

The surname may originate from Middle English or Middle Low German 'trippe,' relating to stepping or treading, suggesting occupational roots. It could also derive from a topographic origin related to a place where people trod or traveled.

About the Trippe Surname

Trippe is an uncommon surname with possible occupational or topographic origins in English or German traditions. The surname is best known through Juan Trippe, a pioneering figure in commercial aviation.

Distribution

Found in England and the United States, with some presence in German-speaking regions.

Notable Bearers

Juan Pablo Trippe (American aviation pioneer and founder of Pan American Airways)

People with the Trippe Surname