The origin of Cooper name is from Cupar in Fife that constitutes the centuries old adobes encircling Abbey of Coupar in Angus.

Cooper is an ordinary name that holds two meanings that are maker of casks and a native of Cupar in Fife.

Its history traces back to the 13th century.The Cooper or Couper name origin seems to be largely derived from the occupation of barrel maker.

There are a variety of spellings that writes as Cooper, Couper, Coupar and Cowpar.

The English poet William Cowper - 1731-1800 , writing to a friend confided that his roots lay in Fife.

‘I am originally of the same shire, and a family of my name is still there.’Cowper’s poems had a strong religious tone, and his poem “Light Shining out of Darkness” begins with the now-famous adage “God moves in a mysterious way/His wonders to perform.” He was also adamant that his surname was pronounced like ‘Cooper’.