Topping (surname)
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Topping is an Old English/ Norse origin it means dweller on top of the hill.
The surname Topping may refer to:
  • Chris Topping
    Chris Topping
    Christopher "Chris" Topping is an English former footballer.-Career:Born in Bubwith, East Riding of Yorkshire, Topping became York City's first ever apprentice professional in 1967. He made his league debut for York in a home game against Newport County on 28 December 1968, aged 17 years old...

     (born 1951), English former footballer
  • Dan Topping
    Dan Topping
    Daniel Reid Topping was a part owner and president of the New York Yankees baseball team from 1945 to 1964. Daniel Reid Topping was the son of Rhea Reid and Henry J. Topping. Rhea Reid, the daughter of Daniel G. Reid, known as the "Tinplate King" for his vast wealth in the tin industry, was the...

     (1912–1974), former owner of the New York Yankees
  • George Topping
    George Topping
    George Topping was an Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League.Topping made his debut for the Carlton Football Club in Round 10 of the 1902 season. He retired as a result of World War I after playing 2 games in 1916....

     (1881–after 1916), former Australian rules footballer
  • Harry Topping
    Harry Topping
    Harry Topping was an English football player and coach.-Playing career:Topping was born in Kearsley, Lancashire and spent time with several Football League clubs, including Manchester City and Exeter City, where he made one league appearance, before a short spell at New Brighton.During World War...

     (1913–2001), English footballer, later a coach in the Netherlands
  • Henry Topping (footballer born 1908) (died 1977), English footballer
  • Henry Topping (footballer born 1915)
    Henry Topping (footballer born 1915)
    Henry Westby Topping was an English footballer, who played at full back for various clubs in the 1930s and 1940s.-Football career:...

     (died 2004), English footballer
  • James Stirratt Topping Kennedy
    James Stirratt Topping Kennedy
    James Stirratt Topping Kennedy GC was a Scottish security guard for British Rail Engineering Limited in Glasgow who was posthumously awarded the George Cross when he was killed by armed robbers who he was trying to stop stealing BREL's payroll."In the early hours of the 21 December 1973, six...

     (1930–1973), Scottish security guard killed by armed robbers
  • Jenny Topping
    Jenny Topping
    Jenny Louise Topping from Whittier, California is an American, former four-time NCAA Division I First Team All-American, left-handed hitting softball player. She suited up for the University of Washington from 1999-2000 and Cal State Fullerton for the seasons 2001-2003...

     (born 1980), American softball player
  • Keith Topping
    Keith Topping
    Keith Andrew Topping , is an author, journalist and broadcaster most closely associated with his work relating to the BBC Television series Doctor Who and for writing numerous official and unofficial guide books to a wide variety of television and film series, specifically Buffy the Vampire...

     (born 1963), British screenwriter
  • Michael Topping
    Michael Topping
    thumb|Michael ToppingMichael Topping was the Chief Marine Surveyor of Fort St. George in Chennai responsible for founding the oldest modern technical school outside Europe. The Survey School was completed on May 17, 1794, with an initial intake of eight students...

     (1747–1796), Chief Marine Surveyor of Fort St. George in Chennai, India
  • Norman Topping
    Norman Topping
    Norman Topping was the President of the University of Southern California between 1958 and 1970. He succeeded Fred D. Fagg, Jr., and was succeeded by John R. Hubbard. He was chancellor between 1971 and 1980. He became emeritus chancellor in 1980.Dr. Topping was an BA and MD alumnus of USC and...

     (1908–1997), former president of the University of Southern California
  • Richard Topping
    Richard Topping
    Richard Topping started his career as a bar manager at the Beacon Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, and then went on-stage as a stand-up comedian on the London club circuit in the late 1980s. He moved into television in the 1990s, co-hosting several shows including BBC's This Multimedia Business, The...

     (born 1967), British stand-up comedian, author, and television personality
  • Simon Topping
    Simon Topping
    Simon Topping is a Methodist minister and faith leader based in Hucclecote in Gloucester, England, known for his campaign work in favour of ending world poverty.-Background:...

    , English Methodist minister and faith leader
  • Walter Topping
    Walter Topping
    Walter William Buchanan Topping was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.Topping studied at the Rossall School and Queen's University Belfast, before becoming a barrister in 1930. During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Artillery...

    (died 1980), Northern Irish politician
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