Lupton

Lupton is a surname of English origin, primarily a habitational name derived from a place called Lupton in Westmorland (now Cumbria), England. The place name itself is thought to come from the Old English elements 'hlud' meaning 'loud' or 'noisy' (referring to a river) and 'tun' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Thus, it referred to a 'settlement on the loud river' or 'settlement on the River Ludd'.

Over time, like many English surnames, Lupton transitioned into occasional use as a given name, particularly in the United States, though it remains far more common as a surname. Its use as a given name is rare and often reflects a family surname being passed down.