Hislop

Hislop is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a locational name, derived from a place name, likely "Hislop" in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The place name itself is thought to be derived from the Old English elements "hys" (brushwood) and "hop" (enclosed valley).

Individuals with the surname Hislop are found predominantly in Scotland, England, and countries with significant Scottish diaspora populations such as Canada, Australia, and the United States.

Variations of the surname include Hislup and Hyslop.

Notable people with the surname Hislop include:

• Alexander Hislop (1807-1865), Scottish Free Church minister and writer, known for his controversial book The Two Babylons.
• Shaka Hislop (born 1969), Trinidadian former professional football goalkeeper.