The Harpur Family Name

Harpur is best understood alongside Harper: both are English spellings of one family name. The family name meaning is “Harp player”, the same as for Harper.

• Related forms: Harpar.
• Harpur is listed among the recognised spellings of Harper.

Arms associated with the name

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