Hopper

Type Surname (from occupation & from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɑp.əɹ/(American English) /ˈhɒp.ə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for an acrobat or a nickname for someone who was nervous or restless. A famous bearer was the American actor Dennis Hopper (1936-2010).

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Entry updated December 1, 2024