RAPER
Raper
The surname Raper is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the Old French word "raipere," meaning one who carries off by force. It is an occupational name typically given to someone who worked as a reaper, or a person who gathered in crops at harvest time.
The Raper family name is most commonly found in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to former British colonies such as Australia and the United States.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Raper include British artist Henry Raper (1813–1896), known for his watercolour paintings, and Australian rugby player Paul Raper (born 1971), who played for the Sydney Roosters and the Leeds Rhinos.
The Raper surname carries a rich history and represents a lineage of individuals who have contributed to various fields and industries over the years.
There are approximately 2,229 people named Raper in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,845th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Raper.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jacqui
- Jane
- Karen
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan