Topper is an
occupational surname
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several give ...
, originally denoting "''a person connected with spinning of flax or wool''".
Notable persons and characters with this name include:
People
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Burt Topper
Burt Topper (July 31, 1928 – April 3, 2007) was an American film director and screenwriter best known for cult films aimed at teenagers.
Biography
Born in Coney Island, New York City, Topper moved to Los Angeles at the age of 8, and served in t ...
(1928–2007), American film director and screenwriter of teen cult films
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Curt Topper, American politician from Pennsylvania
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Hertha Töpper
Hertha Töpper (; 19 April 1924 – 28 March 2020) was an Austrian contralto in opera and concert, and an academic voice teacher. A member of the Bavarian State Opera, she appeared in leading roles at major international opera houses and festivals ...
(1924–2020), Austrian operatic contralto and voice teacher
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Jesse Topper (born 1981), American politician
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Steve Topper (born 1961), Australian rugby player, brother of Stuart
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Stuart Topper (born 1971), Australian rugby player, brother of Steve
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Uwe Topper (born 1940), German non-fiction author
Fictional characters
*Bud Topper, one of the main characters in the television series ''
Noddy''
*Cosmo Topper, the protagonist of Thorne Smith's novel "Topper" and all its adaptations.
*Mr. Topper, a bachelor, and character in Charles Dickens' novella "A Christmas Carol".
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