Maker or seller of ropes
An English occupational surname derived from the Old English word 'rap', referring to a person who manufactured or sold rope. Historically, rope-making was a vital trade for shipping and agriculture, giving the name a hardworking, utilitarian heritage.
Less common today
Roper isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,700 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the western novel series · The Loner
The main antagonist and arms dealer · The Night Manager
