About Upper
The surname Upper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "upper," meaning higher or superior. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived on higher ground or in an elevated area. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived in the upper part of a town or village. Overall, the surname Upper signifies a geographical or locational origin, indicating the residence of an individual in a higher or superior position.
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The surname Upper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Upper 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 Upper is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Upper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Upper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.