Cooper Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Cooper surname: its meaning, its roots in England, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Cooper name
Cooper is an English occupational surname for a maker or repairer of wooden casks, barrels and tubs, from Middle English couper, ultimately from Middle Dutch. Coopers were essential to trade in ale, wine and salted goods, so the name arose widely across England and became very common in America.
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This overview covers the Cooper name in England. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Cooper name FAQ
What does the Cooper name mean?
Barrel maker. Common variants include Couper, Cowper, Copper.
Where does the Cooper surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Cooper coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Cooper crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Cooper coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.