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Origin of roper Total Records: 1  Origin of roper, Meaning of roper Origin: The surname Waldroup is an American form of the Scottish name Wardrope or Wardroper. This name is made up of the elements Warde (guard) and robe (garment). There are several varients including (but not limited to): Wardrobe, Wardrep, Waldrop, Wardrop, Wardrup, and Waldrupe. This is an occupational name for someone who was in charge of the clothing of a Scottish lord. It is worth noteing that because Wald (German, English) means forest, the American name of Waldroup would more literally translate to forest garment. Surnames: Waldroup/Wardrope/Wardroper Submitted by: April J. Waldroup 2/16/2012 1:15 AM Page 1 of 1

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