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Upton

UHP-tuhn

Upton (name) means an English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "upper settlement.". Example: “Upton Sinclair wrote several influential works of American fiction.”

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An English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "upper settlement."

"Upton Sinclair wrote several influential works of American fiction."

Word forms

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Etymology

From Old English upp (“up”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).

Origin: Old English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Upton” mean?

The word “Upton” means an English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "upper settlement.".

How do you pronounce “Upton”?

“Upton” is pronounced UHP-tuhn (/ˈʌptən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Upton” in a sentence?

Here is “Upton” used in a sentence: “Upton Sinclair wrote several influential works of American fiction.”

What part of speech is “Upton”?

“Upton” is a name.

Is “Upton” a common word?

“Upton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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