Couper

Couper Meaning & Origin

About Couper
The surname Couper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "couper," meaning "to cut." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as cutters or tailors. The name likely originated from someone who was skilled in cutting cloth or fabric, indicating their profession. Over time, the surname Couper has evolved and spread to different parts of the world, but its meaning remains rooted in the occupation of cutting.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Couper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Couper: 392
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,851
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Couper based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Couper is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/kuər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Couper in Braille

Here's how to represent Couper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Couper in braille

How to sign the name Couper using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Couper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Couper in sign language

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