Find out how popular the last name Northrup is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Northrup.

Northrup, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Northrup surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Northrup in America

Northrup is the 6057th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Northrup surname appeared 5,663 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Northrup.

We can also compare 2010 data for Northrup to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Northrup

The surname Northrup has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to derive from the Old English words "north" and "throp" or "thorpe," which together mean "northern village" or "northern hamlet." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in a northern village or settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various English historical records and documents, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions individuals with the surname Northrop or similar spellings like Northropp or Northrup. These early spellings highlight the variation in how the name was written and pronounced in different regions.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Roger de Northropp, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Warwickshire in 1195. Another notable individual was William de Northrope, who was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Northrop, Northropp, and Northrupp. For instance, a John Northropp was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Suffolk in 1327, while a Thomas Northrupp was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1380.

The name Northrup has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Sir John Northrup (1564-1617), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served as the Sheriff of London in 1609. Another was John Northrup (1677-1762), an American colonist and one of the founding settlers of Milford, Connecticut.

In the 18th century, Nathaniel Northrup (1709-1792) was a prominent figure in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a captain in the Connecticut militia. His son, Anson Northrup (1756-1844), was a soldier in the Continental Army and later became a Baptist minister.

During the 19th century, William Beaumont Northrup (1835-1901) gained recognition as a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament and a judge in Ontario. Another notable figure was Charles Northrup (1867-1940), an American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Northrup Collegiate School in Minnesota.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Northrup who have left their mark throughout history, showcasing the rich heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Northrup

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Northrup.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Northrup was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Northrup has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Northrup was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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