Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
PEPPER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
PEPPER. Said to be a corruption of the Norman Pipard. which family gave name to Rotherfield Pipard, Clyve Pipard, and other manors in the west of England. Peper, Pepyr. H.R.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English