Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Meaning & History From Middle English coupe meaning "barrel", a name for a barrel maker or cooper. Related NamesDetails RootcoupeVariantCooperOther Languages & CulturesCuijper, Cuijpers, Cuyper, Cuypers, Kuijpers, Kuiper, Kuipers(Dutch) Kiefer(German) Categories car models, craftsmanship, tools