Meaning and background
The story behind Upton
Upton is an English surname taken from several places of that name. Many go back to Old English elements meaning 'upper' and 'farmstead' or 'settlement', but the *Dictionary of American Family Names* identifies exceptions, including one linked to the personal name Ubba. That makes 'upper town' a convenient summary for some places, not a universal translation of every Upton family name. Its surname history is firmer than any proposed personal-name meaning.
- Origin
- English habitational surname from various places called Upton; often Old English upp (“upper”) + tūn (“settlement, farmstead”), with documented exceptions. Source
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