Widdup

Widdup is a surname that originated in England, particularly in Yorkshire. It is a locational surname, meaning it was derived from a place name. The name 'Widdup' is believed to be a corruption of 'Withypool' or 'Withybrook', which refers to a pool or brook where willows (withies) grew. Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved into Widdup.

Surnames like Widdup became common in England starting in the 11th and 12th centuries, often to distinguish individuals who shared the same given name. Locational surnames were particularly prevalent, indicating where a person or their ancestors lived or owned land. The specific location associated with Widdup is likely a small hamlet or geographical feature that has since been absorbed or changed.