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– 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