Gropper

Gropper is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word "grop" or "kropf," meaning "goiter" or "crop." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a prominent goiter or a large crop (as in a bird's crop). Surnames derived from physical characteristics were common in medieval Europe. The prevalence of the surname may also be linked to regions where goiter was more common, due to iodine deficiency. Variations of the surname may include Gropp, Kropp, and Kropper.