About Northup
The surname Northup is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "norð" meaning "north" and "hop" meaning "a small enclosed valley." Therefore, the surname Northup is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived in or near a small valley to the north. It is a relatively uncommon surname and is most commonly found in the United States.
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The surname Northup is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Northup 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 Northup is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Northup in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Northup using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.