Courthope

Courthope is an English surname originating in the country's South-East and historically most prevalent in Kent and Sussex. Notable people with the surname include:


 * the Courthope baronets
 * George Courthope (1616–1685), English politician
 * Sir George Courthope, MP for Rye between 1906 and 1945
 * George Frederick Courthope, London-based silversmith and jeweller in the 19th century
 * Nathaniel Courthope (1585–c. 1620), English merchant
 * Peter Courthope, brother to Nathaniel Courthope and owner of Danny House in the 17th century
 * William Courthope, MP for Hastings in 1420 and 1421
 * William Courthope (officer of arms) (1808–1866), English genealogist and herald
 * William John Courthope, writer and historian