Copper History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Scottish name Copper is a habitational name thought to be taken on from the place name Cupar in Fife, which is probably of Pictish origin, with an unknown meaning. As an English name Copper was occupational for a cooper, that is, a maker of barrels. Early Origins of the Copper familyThe surname Copper was first found in Fife, where Salomone de Cupir witnessed a charter in 1245. The name soon became known in other parts of Scotland, and in Cumberland where families held a family seat at Carleton Hall and Unthank. The name was in most cases derived from Cupar in Fife, but the occupation of 'cooper' has also contributed to its origin. " The earliest record of the name is territorial, when dominus Salomone de Cupir appears as a charter witness in 1245. The name, also, is common in early Fife records from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century, additional evidence of its local origin." 1 Early History of the Copper familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Copper research. Another 227 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1281, 1296, 1329, 1370, 1376, 1406, 1426, 1468, 1477, 1568, 1613, 1619, 1634, 1664, 1672, 1705, 1723, 1731, 1800 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Copper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Copper Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Coupar, Cooper, Cowper, Couper, Copper and others. Early Notables of the Copper familyNotable amongst the Clan at this time was William Cowper (1568-1619), son of a merchant tailor in Edinburgh, who became Bishop of Galloway; William Cowper (1664-1723), English jurist... Copper RankingIn the United States, the name Copper is the 6,270th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Copper family to IrelandSome of the Copper family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Copper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Virtute Motto Translation: Virtue
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