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

Topps, 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 Topps surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Topps in America

Topps is the 27002nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Topps surname appeared 898 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Topps.

We can also compare 2010 data for Topps 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 Topps

The surname Topps is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "top," which referred to a hilltop or summit. This name likely originated in the medieval period as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or on a prominent hill or elevated land.

The earliest recorded instances of the Topps surname can be found in various English historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279 mention a William atte Toppe, suggesting the name's connection to a specific topographical feature.

Throughout history, the Topps surname has been associated with various notable individuals. One of the earliest recorded figures was John Topps, a merchant and alderman in the city of York, who lived in the late 15th century.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Topps, born in 1571, who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1614. He played a significant role in the city's governance and was involved in various charitable endeavors during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Edmond Topps (1718-1778) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in and around London. His work significantly contributed to the architectural landscape of the city during that period.

The 19th century saw the rise of Thomas Topps (1806-1891), a prominent industrialist and manufacturer of textile machinery in Lancashire, England. His innovations in textile machinery played a crucial role in the development of the industrial revolution.

One of the most notable figures with the Topps surname was Sir William Topps (1857-1942), a British diplomat and politician. He served as the Governor of Madras Presidency in British India and later as a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party.

While the Topps surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. Over time, variations in spelling, such as Topp, Toppe, and Toppes, have also emerged, reflecting regional variations and linguistic adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Topps

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

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 Topps 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 Topps 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 Topps was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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