KOPER
Koper
Koper is a surname of English and Dutch origin. In England, the surname Koper is derived from the occupational name for a worker in copper. The name is derived from the Old English word "coper," which in turn is derived from the Latin word "cuprum," meaning copper.
Distribution and Historical Background
The surname Koper is found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in counties such as Essex, Kent, and Hertfordshire. The first recorded instance of the surname in England dates back to the 12th century, when individuals bearing the name were employed in the copper industry.
Notable Individuals
- John Koper (1890-1965): An English industrialist known for his contributions to the copper mining industry in Cornwall.
- Mary Koper (b. 1982): A British author acclaimed for her historical fiction novels depicting the lives of copper miners in the 19th century.
Present Day
Presently, the surname Koper is relatively uncommon in the UK, with individuals bearing this name found predominantly in the southern regions of England. The name continues to evoke the historical associations with the copper trade, reflecting a connection to England's industrial heritage.
There are approximately 96 people named Koper in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Koper.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrzej
- Damian
- Joseph
- Krzysztof
- Lukasz
- Paul
- Piotr
- Rafal
- Stanislaw
- Tom
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anita
- Jan
- Katarzyna
- Malgorzata
- Maria
- Marianna
- Marta
- Monika
- Patricia
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