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The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Copner come from its first bearer, who was a lover or sweetheart. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word copiner, which means lover.
The surname Copner was first found in Devon where they held a family seat. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name flourished in Devon for more than six centuries. One of the first to be recorded was Richard Copener in that shire in 1242.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Copner research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Copner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Copner has been spelled many different ways, including Copner, Cobner, Coppener, Copenere, Capenor and others.
Distinguished members of the family include
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Copners to arrive in North America: