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Kuperus

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Kuperus and Cuperus are Latinized versions of the common Dutch surname Kuiper (and spelling variations) meaning cooper. This process was most common in the province of Friesland.[1] One family changed the spelling from Cuperus to Couperus in the 19th century.[2]

Kuperus

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Cuperus

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Couperus

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cuperus and Kuperus at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands
  2. ^ Couperus at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands