Surname Northuppe - Meaning and Origin

Northuppe: What does the surname Northuppe mean?

The last name Northuppe is a habitational surname of Dutch, English and German origin, from a place named 'Northup' or 'Northope'. It is derived from the Old English words 'north' meaning 'north', and 'hup' meaning 'enclosed valley' or 'enclosure', and is believed to be an Anglo-Saxon name.

Northuppe is a relatively uncommon last name, and may have been used to denote that the original bearer of the surname lived in an area known as 'Northup' or 'Northope'. It is possible that such areas had been enclosed for protection, or to retain livestock, and those living within these locations became known by the name of the landscape itself.

The name Northup is also found in various other English dialects, including Old English and Middle English, and is a variation of 'Northope'. Common variations of the name include 'Northup', 'Northe' and 'Northupp'.

The name also appears in historical records as early as the 12th century, when it is found throughout England, and some records date it back even to the 10th Century. The name is also found in the United States, mainly in Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.

Northuppe: Where does the name Northuppe come from?

The last name Northuppe is found across the United States and in many countries outside of the United States. The surname is most common in the United States, particularly in the Midwest and in some Southern states. With roots in English and Germanic regions, the earliest presence of this name in Britain dates back to the 1500s. In the United States, migration from Britain in the 1700s pushed this name beyond the original English colonies to colonies on the continent. The name is most common in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Outside of the United States, countries with the highest concentration of people bearing this name include Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, and France. The name may also be encountered in Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, and other South American countries as the result of emigration of North Americans. The name Northuppe is rare in Spain, Italy, and the Middle East.

While the name has experienced a steady level of use over the centuries, its popularity has diminished as other more modern surnames opened up in recent generations. However, it remains quite a popular last name among those of German and English descent in the United States, Canada, Australasia, and selected parts of Europe.

Variations of the surname Northuppe

The variations, spellings and surnames of the same origin for the surname Northuppe include:

Northup, Northrop, Northrup, Northorp, Northop, Northopp, Northrop, Nortopp, Nortrop, Nortorpe, Nortorp, Nortropp, Nortroph, Nortrap, Norrtop, Norrup, Narthorp, Narthrop, Narthup, Narthup, Nartrup.

Northup occurs mainly in England, while Northrop and Northrup are English and American surnames. Northorp is mainly found in England, with Northop and Northopp originating from Ireland. Northrop is the most frequent form today, having become a major English surname due to its location in Northampton. Nortopp, Nortrop and Nortorpe are related names also from England, while Nortropp and Nortroph originate in France. Nortrap, Norrtop, Norrup, Narthorp, Narthrop, Narthup, Narthup and Nartrup are all versions of Northup found in various regions in England and the United States.

In general, this is a surname derived from the Old English personal name, Northa, which is thought to mean 'north-dweller' or 'inhabitant of the North'. It is likely that Northa was a regional moniker commonly given to someone living in the northern parts of England or the southern parts of Scotland.

Famous people with the name Northuppe

• Susan B. Anthony Northup: An American teacher, school administrator, women's rights activist, and journalist.
• Harriet Jacobs: An African-American author, abolitionist, and women's rights activist who was born a slave.
• Margaret Brown Northup: An American educator and Women's Suffrage leader who worked with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
• Sterling A. Northup: An American author and historian who wrote two books on the history of the town of Freeport, Maine.
• Josephine Ruffin: An African-American journalist and activist, one of the founders of the National Association of Colored Women and the first African-American woman to edit a newspaper.
• Linda Northup: An American actress, producer, and writer best known for her title role in the feature film American Saint.
• Gloria Northup: An American poet and playwright best known for her plays Unmentionables and One Toe In The Grave.
• Rebecca Northup: An American writer, director, producer, and playwright best known for her work in theater, film, and television.
• Isaac Northup: An American abolitionist and former slave who wrote a best-selling memoir, Twelve Years a Slave.
• Sarah Northup: An American educator and abolitionist who worked alongside her husband Isaac Northup to fight against slavery.

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