About Roper
The surname Roper is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "roper," which referred to a maker or seller of ropes. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a rope-walk, a long narrow lane where ropes were made. Another possibility is that it originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with ropes on a ship. Overall, the surname Roper is associated with the occupation or trade of rope-making.
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The surname Roper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roper 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 Roper is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Roper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Roper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.