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Origin of Aper Total Records: 3  Origin of Aper, Meaning of Aper Origin: The name of Soper is derived from the occupation of its first bearers as 'soapers', that is, as makers of soap. In ancient English and early American records the name is found in various spellings. Families bearing this name were found at early dates in the English Counties of Dorset, Gloucester, Buckingham, Cumberland, Somerset and London, as well as in various parts of Scotland at a later period. These lines belonged, for the most part, to the yeomanry and merchant classes of Great Britain. Surnames: Soaper, Sooper, Sopar, Soper, Sopere, Soperer, Souper Submitted by: Janice Kent Origin of Aper, Meaning of Aper Origin: Searching for information relating to the family of Thomas Raper known to be living in Camberwell, London in 1895. Died in 1943. believed illegitimate - no birthdate known. Surnames: Raper Submitted by: Anthony Raper Origin of Aper, Meaning of Aper Origin: The surname Raper originated from the occupation of rope making. The old English word for rope was "Rap" therefore one that made rope was a "Raper". The surname Roper originated from the same occupation but at a later date. Rapers and Ropers were not related per recent DNA testing. Surnames: Raper Submitted by: David M. Raper 9/7/2008 7:11 AM Page 1 of 1

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