Meaning & History
Cuijpers is a Dutch occupational surname, a variant of Kuiper, meaning "cooper, barrel maker." The name is derived from the Middle Dutch word cupe or Dutch kuip, meaning a cask, tub, or basin, referring to the trade of crafting wooden barrels and other staved containers.
The surname Cuijpers belongs to the same family as several other Dutch and Belgian names, including Cuijper, Cuyper, and Cuypers, as well as the more common Kuiper, Kuijpers and Kuipers. These names often have the suffix -s, indicating a patronymic or occupational use. In English, the cognate is Cooper; Coupe is another English variant. The German equivalent is Kiefer 2.
- Meaning: beer barrel maker
- Origin: Dutch
- Type: Occupational surname
- Usage: Dutch
Related Names
Sources: Forebears — cuijpers