Where does “Terpstra” come from?
Terpstra (West Frisian) comes from West Frisian terp, from Old Frisian thorp, from Proto-Germanic þurpą, from Proto-Indo-European treb- — settlement, dwelling; to build, dwell.
Ancestry of “Terpstra”, step by step
Terpstra traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via West Frisian terp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Frisian | terp | artificial mound or hillock used as shelter... |
| 2 | Old Frisian | thorp | — |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | þurpą | village, rural settlement; gathering of people;... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | treb- | settlement, dwelling; to build, dwell |
via West Frisian stra
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Frisian | stra | — |