TheNameDBThropp
TopographicMeaning
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
Found primarily in England, with concentrations in East Anglia and the Midlands.
Notable Bearers
Unknown