Cooper Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Cooper Name Meaning: Originates from Anglo Saxon times. The surname comes from the craft of barrel, tub or cup making or repairing.

It was first recorded in 1181 in Norfolk.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Cooper Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Cooper family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 2,001
Female Servant 1,561
Independent 1,033
Labourer 701
Male Servant 603
Farmer 547
Shoe Maker 335
Weaver 228
Carpenter 201
Ag Labourer 200
Tailor 179
Cotton Weaver 171
Coal Miner 162
Dress Maker 155
Gardener 139
Butcher 117
Clerk 115
Apprentice 115
Blacksmith 114
Pupil 111
Servant 105
Pauper 92
Collier 86
Frame Work Knitter 85
Laundress 84

Cooper Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Cooper 100% 525,980
2 Copper 83% 8,991
3 Couper 83% 2,174
4 Coper 83% 1,444
5 Caper 67% 394
6 Coopper 86% 304
7 Cuper 67% 142

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The surname Cooper is the most popular version of all its varients

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