Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. KEE-fu [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name for a barrel maker, derived from Old High German kuofa meaning "barrel". DetailsRelated Names Other Languages & CulturesCuijper, Cuijpers, Cuyper, Cuypers, Kuijpers, Kuiper, Kuipers(Dutch) Cooper, Coupe(English) Same SpellingKiefer (1) Entry updated May 29, 2020 ·