Thorpe - Last Names

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Thorpe

/θɔːrp/

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Moderate

Meaning

Outlying farmstead or hamlet

Represents connection to land, settlement, and ancestral roots in rural communities.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, tradition, and a grounded sense of place; symbolizes humble origins and enduring family lineage.

Etymology: Derived from the Old English word 'þorp', meaning a small village or farmstead, borrowed from Old Norse 'þorpi', itself from Proto-Germanic *þurpą, denoting a dependent settlement.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in medieval England, Thorpe is a toponymic surname rooted in Old English, commonly found

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