| ![Show Contents]() Coopman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of CoopmanWhat does the name Coopman mean? The saga of the name Coopman follows a line reaching back through history to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain. It was a name for someone who worked as a merchant or trader, originally derived from the Old Norman word kaupmaor. Early Origins of the Coopman familyThe surname Coopman was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say before the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name Copeman appears to have several historical explanations. One historian says the name means a chapman or merchant. Another historian explains that "cope" was a tribute paid to the king, and perhaps the collector of this tax was a Copeman. Early History of the Coopman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coopman research. Another 61 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1141 and 1146 are included under the topic Early Coopman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coopman Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Coopman were recorded, including Copeman, Coopman and others. Early Notables of the Coopman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Coopman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Coopman migration to the United States | + |
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Coopman family emigrate to North America:
Coopman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Joannes Coopman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1728
- John Coopman, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1728
- Johannes Coopman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1728 1
Coopman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edward Coopman, who arrived in New Orleans in 1870
- Edward Coopman, who settled in New Orleans, La. in 1870
- Henry Coopman, who arrived in Wisconsin in 1895
| Contemporary Notables of the name Coopman (post 1700) | + |
- Annie Coopman, Actress
- Jean-Pierre Coopman, Actor
- Christelle Coopman, Director
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: In arce salus
Motto Translation: Safety in the castle
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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