COUPE
Coupe
The surname Coupe is of English origin, deriving from the medieval Old French word couper, meaning "to cut". It is an occupational surname typically associated with individuals who worked as agents or traders in the textile industry, particularly in the manufacturing of cloths and fabrics. The first recorded instance of the surname Coupe dates back to the 12th century in Yorkshire, England.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Coupe have been documented across various regions in the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London. The surname has also seen variations in spelling, such as Couper and Cowper, reflecting the evolving nature of English language and dialects over time.
In modern times, individuals bearing the surname Coupe can be found worldwide, owing to migration and globalisation. The surname Coupe continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its historical significance and connection to the textile industry of yore.
Notable individuals with the surname Coupe have made contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts, thereby enriching the legacy associated with the name.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coats of Arms, The Oxford Guide to Family History, Oxford University Press, 1992.
- Reaney, P. H., Wilson, R. M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, Routledge, 1997.
There are approximately 3,217 people named Coupe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,819th most common surname in Britain. Around 49 in a million people in Britain are named Coupe.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Katharine
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Coup
- Coope
- Coop
- Coopey
- Couper
- Coupel
- Coupee
- Coopes
- Coupees
- Coeup
- Cap
- Capa
- Cape
- Capi
- Capie
- Capo
- Capp
- Cappa
- Cappai
- Cappe
- Cappi
- Cappie
- Cappo
- Capua
- Caupe
- Coape
- Coops
- Cop
- Copa
- Cope
- Copie
- Copo
- Copp
- Coppa
- Coppe
- Coppee
- Coppi
- Coppo
- Coue
- Coufe
- Coupens
- Coupers
- Coupes
- Coupet
- Couple
- Couppey
- Coups
- Couve
- Cowp
- Cowpe
- Cowup
- Cup
- Cupe
- Cupes
- Cupi
- Cupo
- Cupp
- Cuppa
- Cupps
- Gap
- Gapa
- Gape
- Gapp
- Gappa
- Gaupp
- Goop
- Gopa
- Gope
- Gopee
- Gopi
- Gopie
- Gopp
- Gopu
- Goup
- Gupp
- Kaipa
- Kap
- Kapa
- Kape
- Kapi
- Kapia
- Kapo
- Kapp
- Kappa
- Kappe
- Kappia
- Kapu
- Kapui
- Kaup
- Kaupa
- Kaupe
- Kaupp
- Kauppi
- Kaypee
- Keap
- Keape
- Keep
- Keepe
- Keip
- Keipe
- Kepa
- Kepe
- Kepp
- Keppe
- Keppie
- Keup
- Khupe
- Kiep
- Kiepe
- Kip
- Kipp
- Kippie
- Koep
- Koepp
- Koop
- Kop
- Kopa
- Kope
- Kopp
- Koppa
- Koppe
- Koppi
- Kpe
- Kup
- Kupa
- Kupai
- Kuppa
- Queipo
- Quipp
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.