Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. CHAP-mən [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name derived from Old English ceapmann meaning "merchant, trader". Related NamesDetails Other Languages & CulturesCoeman, Coemans, Coumans, Koeman, Koemans, Koopman, Koumans(Dutch) Kauffmann, Kaufman, Kaufmann(German) Kauffmann, Kaufman, Kaufmann(Jewish) Categories baseball players, comedians, folk heroes, Virtua Tennis opponent characters