About Kuipers
The surname Kuipers 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 Kuipers was likely given to individuals who worked in this profession or had a family connection to it.
The surname Kuipers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kuipers 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 Kuipers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kuipers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kuipers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.