Lõppeid

Lõppeid is a Latvian surname. It is believed to be derived from the word "lōpis," meaning "looper" or "one who walks with a limp" in Latvian. This suggests a possible occupational or descriptive origin for the surname, indicating a characteristic of an ancestor.

The surname is found primarily in Latvia, with a significant concentration in the Courland (Kurzeme) region. Like many Latvian surnames, lõppeid likely emerged during the period of surname formation in the 18th and 19th centuries, when inhabitants were required to adopt fixed family names. The exact historical context of its first appearance is not widely documented.

Variations of the surname might exist in different spellings due to historical transcription practices or regional dialects. However, "lõppeid" remains the most common and recognized form. Genealogists studying Latvian heritage may encounter this surname in historical records, parish registers, and census data. Its prevalence is relatively modest compared to some of the more widespread Latvian surnames.