Eastop

Eastop is a surname of English origin. It is generally considered to be a topographic name, derived from the Old English words "east" and "hop," referring to someone who lived at the eastern end of a valley or enclosed piece of land. The term "hop" originally denoted a small enclosed valley or a piece of enclosed land in a marsh or fen.

The surname is relatively uncommon. Variations in spelling may include Eastup, Eastope, and Estop. Records of the name can be found in various historical documents such as parish registers and census records, predominantly in England.

The distribution of the surname is concentrated in certain regions of England, reflecting historical migration patterns. Further research, such as genealogical tracing, would be necessary to determine the specific origins of individual families bearing the surname Eastop.