Northrop - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Northrop \n(o)-rth-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "northern farm". Place name. Critic Northrop Frye.

Northrop has 1 variant form: Northrup.

Northrop is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8543 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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