Billups

Billups is a surname of English origin. It is believed to derive from a diminutive form of the given name William. The name may have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

Notable individuals with the surname Billups include Chauncey Billups, a former professional basketball player and coach, and Phil Billups, an American actor. The name has a history that spans several centuries and appears in various genealogical records. Its etymology suggests a connection to personal names that were popular in medieval England. While the precise origin of the surname can be difficult to trace definitively, its roots are generally understood to be in personal naming conventions.