Gilpin

Gilpin is a surname of English origin that has also been used as a place name in the United States. The name likely derived from a toponym in England and was carried by families in the medieval period. Over time, individuals with the surname have been involved in politics, religion, literature, and public life.

Notable people with the surname include Sir William Gilpin (1724–1804), an English clergyman and travel writer who helped popularize the concept of the picturesque in the late 18th century. Another prominent figure is William H. Gilpin (1813–1894), an American political leader who served as the first Governor of the Colorado Territory from 1861 to 1862.

Geography and places: Gilpin County, Colorado, is a county in the Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. Its county seat is Central City. The county is named after William H. Gilpin, reflecting the practice of naming places after notable political figures. Beyond this, there are several other geographic uses of the name Gilpin in the United States, typically as toponyms derived from individuals bearing the surname.

See also: The term Gilpin may appear in various historical, genealogical, or regional contexts related to the families or places associated with it. Since the name appears across multiple domains, the precise reference often depends on historical or local context.