About Kupelian
The surname Kupelian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "kupel" meaning "cupbearer" or "cup holder." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who held the role of cupbearer in ancient Armenia. The cupbearer was responsible for serving wine or other beverages to the nobility or high-ranking officials. The surname Kupelian thus signifies a family's ancestral connection to this occupation.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kupelian based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Kupelian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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