About Kuiper
The surname Kuiper is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "kuiper," meaning "cooper" in English. A cooper was a skilled craftsman who made and repaired wooden barrels and casks. The surname Kuiper was likely given to individuals who worked in this profession or had some association with the cooperage trade.
The surname Kuiper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuiper 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 Kuiper is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kuiper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kuiper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.