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The surname Cupper can be found all over the Netherlands. It derives from the word for a common medieval occupation; that of the "kuiper." The "kuiper" was a maker and repairer of wooden vessels, such as barrels, caskets, and tubs. Occupational names belong to the larger category of hereditary surnames, and were adopted by families whose ancestors had performed a certain job.
The surname Cupper was first found in Holland, where the Cupper family became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Deventer, in the province of Overyessel, Holland bordering Drenthe, Gelderland and Zutphen.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cupper research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1594, 1632 and 1729 are included under the topic Early Cupper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Cuypert, Cuypers, Cuypherts, Cuijpers, Kuijpers, Kuypers, Kukppers, Kupers, Kuipers, de Cuypere, Cuyp, de Kuyper, Kupfer, Kupper, Kupker, Kuypker, Cypert and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Cupper Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.