Toppo (surname)

Toppo is a surname found primarily in India, particularly among the tribal communities of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. It is commonly associated with the Oraon (also known as Kurukh) tribe. The name likely has its origins in the Kurukh language.

The surname is relatively common within these specific geographic regions and communities. Individuals with the surname Toppo are found in various professions and walks of life. Due to the historical social structures and limited documentation within some of these communities, tracing the precise etymology and historical migrations associated with the name can be challenging.

The surname signifies membership within a specific community and carries cultural significance for those who bear it.