Lupton

Lupton Meaning & Origin

About Lupton
The surname Lupton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlūpere," meaning "runner" or "leaper." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who was a messenger or a courier. The name may also have been used to describe someone who was agile or quick on their feet. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Lupton.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Lupton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Lupton: 2,719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,560
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.92

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lupton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Lupton is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LPTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L01305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 P T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈləptən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LPTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lupton in Braille

Here's how to represent Lupton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Lupton in braille

How to sign the name Lupton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Lupton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lupton in sign language

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