About Cope
The surname Cope is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "copp," meaning "top" or "summit," and may have been a topographic name for someone living at the top of a hill or ridge. Alternatively, it could be a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of cloaks or capes, derived from the Middle English word "cope." Additionally, Cope could be a nickname for someone who habitually wore a cloak or cape. The surname Cope has variations in spelling, such as Copp or Copeland, and can be found in various English-speaking countries.
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