About Thorp
The surname Thorp is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "þorp," meaning "village" or "hamlet." It was originally used as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a village. The name is fairly common in England and has variations such as Thorpe and Tharp.
The surname Thorp is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thorp 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 Thorp is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Thorp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thorp using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.