Upchurch Name Meaning

The surname "Upchurch" is of Anglo-Saxon origin and was originally denoted for someone who lived by a church on a hill or a high place. It is derived from Old English words "up", which signifies "up" or "upper", and "circe/cyrce", which translates to "church". It is thus a topographical surname, given to people based on their location or geographic features of their dwelling.

There were several migration movements to the United States, Australia, and other countries from England or Britain during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, so you can find people named Upchurch in these regions as well.