roper

Roper is a surname of English origin. It originated as an occupational name for a rope maker or rope seller in medieval England, from the noun rope and the agent suffix -er. The name later became hereditary and is now found in many English-speaking countries.

As an occupation, a roper was a person who made or handled rope, an essential craft in sailing, farming, and construction.

Roper also designates several organizations and institutions. The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at the University of Connecticut preserves polling data and public opinion archives and is named for Elmo Roper, an early market researcher. Roper Technologies, Inc. is an American diversified technology company that produces engineered products and solutions for multiple industries.

Because it is a common surname, Roper is associated with numerous individuals across history, including public officials, athletes, and scholars.