TheNameDBHoope
OccupationalMeaning
One who makes or sells hoops.
Etymology
From Middle English or German 'hoop' combined with the occupational suffix. The surname indicates a craftsman who produced wooden hoops for barrels and other containers.
About the Hoope Surname
An occupational surname indicating a craftsperson in the cooperage trade. The name reflects medieval craft specialization in barrel and container making.
Distribution
Found in England and German-speaking regions with limited North American presence.
Notable Bearers
Documented in genealogical records