Koop

Koop Meaning & Origin

About Koop
The surname Koop is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "coop" or "koope," meaning "buy" or "purchase." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a merchant or trader. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in buying and selling goods or who worked in a market or shop. Over time, the surname Koop has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koop: 2,468
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.84

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koop 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 Koop is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 P
🌐 IPA
/kup/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koop in Braille

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

The name Koop in braille

How to sign the name Koop using Sign Language

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

The name Koop in sign language

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