Coppola Last Name Origin
The surname Coppola is of Italian origin, derived from the word "coppola," meaning a small round cap or hat. It began as an occupational surname for hatmakers or those who wore distinctive headwear, a common pattern in Italian surname formation.
Geographic Distribution
Coppola is most common in southern Italy, especially in regions like Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Italian immigration later spread the name to the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and other countries with historical ties to Italy.
Meaning and Variants
The name likely referred to a maker or seller of "coppole," a type of cap. Variants include Coppoli, Coppo, and Cope, while the root "coppo" appears in other Italian surnames. For more on Italian surname origins, see Ancestry – Coppola Name Meaning.
