Surname Eastrip - Meaning and Origin

Eastrip: What does the surname Eastrip mean?

The last name Eastrip has German origins and is believed to have first appeared in the 13th century in the Mecklenburg region of Germany. The name is derived from the combined elements of ‘East’ and ‘Rip’. The origin of the word ‘East’ is Proto-Germanic, meaning ‘east-dweller’ or one who lives on the eastern side of a region, while the word ‘rip’ is from Old High German and translates as ‘edge’ or ‘border’. Therefore, the original meaning of the surname Eastrip is one who lives on the eastern border of a given region.

A variety of spellings of the surname can be found over the centuries, including Estrip, Oestreip, and, most commonly today, Estrip. Eastrip families are typically found concentrated in the northern areas of Germany, as well as in certain areas of Austria, Hungary, and Poland.

The Eastrip surname has also been adopted by some other nationalities, particularly in the United States, where German immigration first occurred in the late 1600s. During the 19th and 20th centuries, men bearing the surname Eastrip had the known occupations of miller, stonemason, blacksmith, and farmer, and there are many mentionings of the Eastrip name in several military organizations in Germany over the years, including the Free Prussian Army.

Today, the surname Eastrip can be found around the world, although it is still predominately a popular name in German-speaking countries.

Eastrip: Where does the name Eastrip come from?

The last name Eastrip is most common in the United States, especially in the South. Currently, most Eastrips are concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, and North Carolina. There are also Eastrip descendants all over the country, including in Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Colorado.

The original Eastrip was a British family from a small village in North Devon, England. In 1650 a small group of Eastripts immigrated to the United States. Most of these were farmers and their descendants have kept that occupation to this day. So if you’re looking to find Eastrip descendants, some of the best places to start searching for records are counties in the southern states where farmlands used to be plentiful. It’s likely some of the Eastrips are still living and working on those same farms.

Over the centuries, the Eastrips have become well known for their strong work ethic and willingness to try new things. As a result, some of the younger Eastrip generations have moved away from farming and pursued more professional career paths. However, the family is still united by a deep dedication to each other and their strong sense of kinship and family ties.

Variations of the surname Eastrip

The variants, spellings and surnames of the same origin for the surname Eastrip vary slightly from place to place, but generally include Eastryp, Eastripe, Eestrup, Eastrypp, Eastroppe, Eastropp, Eastrep and Eastrop.

The spelling 'Eastrip' was originally a variation of the Old Scandinavian names 'Eastaroura' or 'Eastarupa'. This was adopted by Old English settlers as 'Eastrappe', which eventually became 'Eastrip' in many areas. Eastrip was then anglicized to 'Estrup, Estrop, Eastrop or Eastropp' in the 17th century when many English landowners migrated to British North America.

The English surname Eastrip has spread outside England, resulting in alternate spellings and variations. The German spelling is 'Osterup', while the Dutch version is 'Estrop'. Americans are more likely to spell it as 'Estrip', 'Estriepe' or 'Estropp', while in Scotland, it is more likely to be spelled as 'Astripe'.

All these variants represent the same origin: 'Eastaroura' or 'Eastarupa', the Old Scandinavian names that eventually evolved into 'Eastrip'.

Famous people with the name Eastrip

• Jovan Eastrip, a former American professional basketball player.
• Wilhelmina Eastrip, a British economist at the University of Reading and also a member of the ESRC's Council of Reference.
• Kane Eastrip, an Australian professional rugby league footballer.
• Joseph Eastrip, a Bermudian rower who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
• Mark Eastrip, an American former college football and basketball player and coach.
• Frank Eastrip, a British television writer and director.
• Mayme Eastrip, an American money manager and philanthropist.
• Montana Eastrip, an American YouTuber and content creator.
• Max Eastrip, an American former professional baseball player.
• Brenda Eastrip, an American geneticist and professor at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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