Pontoppidan
Pontoppidan is a Danish surname. The most prominent bearer is Henrik Pontoppidan (1857–1943), a Danish novelist and short‑story writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1917. He is regarded as a leading figure of the Modern Breakthrough in Danish literature, and his work often examines social issues and the conflicts between rural life and modernity in Denmark. His best‑known novels include Lykke‑Per (Lucky Per) and Markens Grøde (The Soil). His early work appeared in newspapers and magazines, and his later novels cemented his reputation for realism and social critique.
The surname is also borne by other historical figures, notably Erik Pontoppidan (1698–1764), a Danish‑born priest,
In modern usage, Pontoppidan appears as a family name in Denmark and among Danish expatriate communities. It