Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈkup.əɹ/, /ˈkʊp.əɹ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "barrel maker", from Middle English couper. Related NamesDetails RootcoupeVariantCoupeOther Languages & CulturesCuijper, Cuijpers, Cuyper, Cuypers, Kuijpers, Kuiper, Kuipers(Dutch) Kiefer(German) Given Name DescendantCooper(English) Categories alcohol, art museums in the UK, body parts, brand names, child actors, comedians, craftsmanship, drag racers, drummers, ends in -er, graphic designers, guitarists, Mayflower passengers, occupations, percussionists, The Nanny characters, TV presenters