The surname Cooper is of occupational origin deriving from the old English term "Cooper" meaning one who made or sold tubs, caskets or barrels. This was a highly prized skill in the Middle Ages as construction of water proof vessels was difficult with the tools of the time. The name is found in England and Ireland and is also an anglicized version of the Dutch name Kuiper which has the same meaning. There are over 200,000 bearers of the name Cooper in the US. Notable bearers of the surname Cooper include Edwin Cooper the acclaimed English artist. Edwin was born in 1785 and died in 1833. He was known for his work in painting animals. He was an honorary member of the Norwich Society, and is considered to be one of the Norwich school of painters.
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