Stanup: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Many Stanup families will find their roots under Stanhope, the form most records use. Its meaning, shared with Stanhope, is “Stony valley”.

Stanup coat of arms

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How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Stanhope was also written Stanup. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Stannup.

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