Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage German Pronounced Pron. /ˈkiː.fɐ/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name for a barrel maker, derived from Old High German kuofa meaning "barrel". Related NamesDetails RootkuofaOther Languages & CulturesCuijper, Cuijpers, Cuyper, Cuypers, Kuijpers, Kuiper, Kuipers(Dutch) Cooper, Coupe(English) Same SpellingKiefer 1 Categories craftsmanship, Swimming Hall of Famers, tools