Roper

The surname Roper has English origins and is derived from the occupational name for a maker or seller of rope. The name was also given to those who lived near a rope-making workshop. The first recorded instance of the name dates back to the 12th century. Notable individuals with the surname include American journalist Hulbert Footner Roper and British novelist William Roper. The Roper family motto is “Libertas in Lege,” which means “Liberty under the Law.”