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COOPER Origin of surname

COOPER, COOPERMAN, COOPERSMITH Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from an occupation, profession or trade (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade). The English Cooper and its variants can refer to makers or sellers of barrels, casks and tubs. As Jewish surnames they are in many cases associated with the German Kupfer, which means "copper", and designate a coppersmith.

Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Cooper include the famous English miniaturist Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) and the 20th century English-born Australian attorney Harvey Leslie Cooper. In the 20th century Cooperman is recorded as a Jewish surname with the American author and lecturer Hasye Cooperman. Coopersmith is recorded as a Jewish family name in 20th century America with the Russian-born music director and composer Harry Coopersmith.
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COOPER Origin of surname
COOPER, COOPERMAN, COOPERSMITH Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from an occupation, profession or trade (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade). The English Cooper and its variants can refer to makers or sellers of barrels, casks and tubs. As Jewish surnames they are in many cases associated with the German Kupfer, which means "copper", and designate a coppersmith.

Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Cooper include the famous English miniaturist Samuel Cooper (1609-1672) and the 20th century English-born Australian attorney Harvey Leslie Cooper. In the 20th century Cooperman is recorded as a Jewish surname with the American author and lecturer Hasye Cooperman. Coopersmith is recorded as a Jewish family name in 20th century America with the Russian-born music director and composer Harry Coopersmith.
Written by researchers of ANU Museum of the Jewish People