Copeland Name Meaning

The name Copeland is of English origin and has two possible meanings:

1. As a locational surname, it comes from various places called Copeland or Coupland in northern England and Scotland. These places derive their name from the Old Norse words "kaupul" or "kaupaland," meaning "bought land" or "land bought for farming." The name may have been given to those who resided or owned land in these areas.