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Cooper name meaning
First Name
92k
in the U.S.
since 1880
92k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
281k
in the U.S.
in 2010
281k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Cooper mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Cooper
User Submitted Origins
English
61%
Scottish
16%
Irish
6%
Dutch
6%
Australian
6%
Egyptian
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 11 people from the United States and New Zealand, the name Cooper is of English origin and means "Barrel maker".
- A user from Alabama, U.S. says the name Cooper is of Irish origin and means "A brave barrel maker".
- A submission from Norway says the name Cooper means "Old Dutch 'Kuip' meaning 'Cup', later migrating to England where a 'Cooper' was and still is a barrel maker" and is of Dutch origin.
- A submission from Maryland, U.S. says the name Cooper means "Person who makes barrels".
- A user from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Cooper means "One who crafts barrels".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Cooper is of English origin and means "Barral maker".
- 2 people from Connecticut, U.S. agree the name Cooper means "Awesome".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Cooper means "Confident and bright person".
- According to a user from Ireland, the name Cooper is of English origin and means "Handsome".
- A user from Australia says the name Cooper is of Australian origin and means "Some handsome man".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Coop"er
One who makes barrels, hogsheads, casks, etc.
Etymology: From Coop
verb Coop"er
To do the work of a cooper upon; as, to cooper a cask or barrel.
Other Dictionary Sources
- A craftsman who makes or repairs wooden barrels or tubs
- United States novelist noted for his stories of American Indians and the frontier life (1789-1851)
- United States film actor noted for his portrayals of strong silent heroes (1901-1961)
- United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
- Make barrels and casks
Wiktionary
- An English occupational surname derived from cooper.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A small town in Washington County, Maine, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Seneca County, Ohio, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Delta County, Texas, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Houston County, Texas.
Cooper was also found in the following language(s): Translingual
Notable Persons Named Cooper
Notable Persons Named Cooper
Cooper Manning
Cooper was born as the child of Archie Manning on March 6th, 1974 in New Orleans.
Cooper Cronk
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Cooper Rush
Cooper Rush is a football player. Cooper was born in Charlotte, Michigan.
Cooper Huckabee
Cooper Huckabee is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1976 to 1976. Cooper was given the name Thomas Cooper Huckabee on May 8th, 1951 in Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Cooper
Notable Persons With the Last Name Cooper
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is an actor and producer. He was most prominent from 1999 to present. Bradley was given the name Bradley Charles Cooper on January 5th, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper is a broadcast journalist, author, talk show host, and game show host. He has had major accomplishments since 1990. Anderson was given the name Anderson Hays Cooper by his parents Gloria Vanderbilt and Wyatt Emory Cooper on June 3rd, 1967 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Dominic Cooper
Dominic Cooper is an actor. He has been prominent since 1995. Dominic was given the name Dominic Edward Cooper on June 2nd, 1978 in Greenwich. Dominic is also known as Cooper and Dominic Edward (birth name).
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is a hard rock, heavy metal music, shock rock, and glam rock musician. He plays Vocals. He was most active from 1963 to present. Alice was given the name Vincent Damon Furnier on February 4th, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, US.
D. B. Cooper
D. B. Cooper is an unknown. D. is also known as Dan Cooper.
Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper was an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1925 to present. Gary was given the name Frank James Cooper on May 7th, 1901 in Helena, Montana, U.S. Gary is also known as Coop. He breathed his last breath on May 13th, 1961.
- Chris CooperActor
- Roy Cooper48
- Martin CooperInventor
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- Jackie CooperActor
- James Fenimore CooperWriter
- John CooperMusician
- Korey CooperMusician
- Amari CooperAthlete
- Sir Henry CooperBoxer
- Jeanne CooperActress
- Wilhelmina CooperModel
- Dame Gladys CooperActress
- Riley CooperFootball Player
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Cooper | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 67.93% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 26.13% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.50% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.74% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.31% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.40% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Cooper
People with the last name Cooper are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Cooper
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