COUPER
Couper
The surname Couper has its origins in Scotland and England, and is widely recorded throughout the United Kingdom. The name is of occupational origin, deriving from the Old French word "coupere," meaning "cut," and was used to describe someone who operated a scythe or was involved in cutting or slicing. In this sense, the surname was likely initially applied to those who worked as a tailor or as a cooper (a barrel-maker).
The variations of the surname Couper include Cooper, Cowper, and Coppeard. The name has been spelled in various ways throughout history due to phonetic differences and dialect variations.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 12th century in England, where individuals bearing the name were listed in the Domesday Book, a survey of England and Wales ordered by William the Conqueror. Over time, the surname spread to Scotland, where it became more prevalent, particularly in areas like Fife and Angus.
The Couper surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including politicians, scholars, and artists. The name has maintained its relevance and popularity, remaining a significant part of British heritage.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Couper can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the historical migration patterns of British families. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to the rich tapestry of British history and culture.
There are approximately 1,446 people named Couper in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,509th most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Couper.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Scott
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Audrey
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Fay
- Fiona
- Heather
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Cooper
- Cowper
- Coopper
- Coper
- Copper
- Coooper
- Coopar
- Coopers
- Coupe
- Capar
- Caparo
- Caper
- Capera
- Capiro
- Capoor
- Cappar
- Capper
- Capra
- Caprai
- Capri
- Capria
- Caprio
- Capurro
- Cauper
- Cawper
- Coaper
- Coopoer
- Coopr
- Copar
- Coppar
- Copperi
- Copra
- Copur
- Coupar
- Coupee
- Coupees
- Coupel
- Coupers
- Coupet
- Couple
- Coupper
- Couprie
- Cowpar
- Cupar
- Cuper
- Cuperus
- Cupper
- Gapara
- Gapare
- Gaper
- Gapper
- Gopar
- Goper
- Guiper
- Gupper
- Kapar
- Kaper
- Kapera
- Kapiri
- Kapoor
- Kapor
- Kapora
- Kapour
- Kapper
- Kapre
- Kapri
- Kapur
- Kapuria
- Keeper
- Keepper
- Keiper
- Kepper
- Kiepura
- Kiper
- Kipper
- Kooper
- Kopar
- Koper
- Kopera
- Kopper
- Koppera
- Kopra
- Kouppari
- Kuepper
- Kuiper
- Kuipers
- Kupara
- Kuper
- Kupera
- Kupers
- Kupper
- Kuppers
- Kuyper
- Kypre
- Kypri
- Kyprou
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.