Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈkup.əɹ/, /ˈkʊp.əɹ/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "barrel maker", from Middle English couper.

Related Names

Rootcoupe
VariantCoupe
Other Languages & CulturesCuijper, Cuijpers, Cuyper, Cuypers, Kuijpers, Kuiper, Kuipers(Dutch) Kiefer(German)
Given Name DescendantCooper(English)

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Entry updated October 11, 2012