TheNameDBSoper
OccupationalMeaning
An occupational surname derived from one who made or sold soap.
Etymology
The name comes from the Middle English 'sope' (soap) combined with the agent suffix '-er', indicating a person engaged in soap production or trade. This occupational designation became hereditary over generations.
About the Soper Surname
A relatively uncommon English surname reflecting medieval occupational practices. The name indicates ancestry from craftspeople involved in the soap-making trade.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Donald Soper (Methodist minister)