Cooper; barrel maker
Kuper is a rare variant of the English occupational surname Cooper. It originates from the Middle English word 'couper', which refers to a person who makes and repairs wooden barrels, casks, and tubs.
Less common today
Kuper isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,772 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
