Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. KOOP-ər, KUWP-ər [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means "barrel maker", from Middle English couper. Related NamesDetails VariantCoupeOther Languages & CulturesCuijper, Cuijpers, Cuyper, Cuypers, Kuijpers, Kuiper, Kuipers(Dutch) Kiefer(German) Given Name DescendantCooper(English) Categories alcohol, body parts, brand names, child actors, comedians, drag racers, drummers, ends in -er, graphic designers, Mayflower passengers, occupations, The Nanny characters, TV presenters