Draper is a surname, taken from the occupation (a

draper Draper was originally a term for a retailer or wholesaler of cloth that was mainly for clothing. A draper may additionally operate as a cloth merchant or a haberdasher. History Drapers were an important trade guild during the medieval period, ...

was a merchant in cloth or dry goods). It is the 1365th most common name in the USA, with approximately 22,383.

People

Notable people with the surname include: * Albert Draper (1897–1963), Canadian politician * Brian Draper (born 1990), perpetrator, murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart * Charles Draper (musician) (1869–1952), British clarinetist *

Charles Stark Draper Charles Stark "Doc" Draper (October 2, 1901 – July 25, 1987) was an American scientist and engineer, known as the "father of inertial navigation". He was the founder and director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Instrumentat ...

(1901–1987), American engineer, after whom the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, formerly part of MIT, is named *

Christopher Draper Squadron Commander Christopher Draper (15 April 1892 – 16 January 1979), was an English flying ace of World War I. His penchant for flying under bridges earned him the nickname "the Mad Major". After the war he became a film star through h ...

(1892–1979), British flying ace, secret agent, and film star * Daniel Draper (1841-1931), meteorologist * Daniel Draper (1940–2004), American attorney and member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives *

Dave Draper David Draper (April 16, 1942 – November 30, 2021) was an American bodybuilder, actor and author. Early life Draper was born in Secaucus, New Jersey on April 16, 1942. His weight training began at the age of ten and was a well-formed habit by ...

(1942–2021), American bodybuilder *

Derek Draper Derek William Draper (born 15 August 1967) is an English former lobbyist. As a political advisor he was involved in two political scandals, "Lobbygate" in 1998, and again in 2009 while Draper was editor of the LabourList website. He has worked ...

(born 1967), British political lobbyist, spin doctor, editor of LabourList website, journalist, psychotherapist * Dexter W. Draper (1881–1961), American college basketball and football coach *

Dontaye Draper Dontaye Dominic Draper (born August 10, 1984) is an American-Croatian former professional basketball player who last played for Real Betis Energía Plus of the Liga ACB. Standing at , he played at the point guard position. High school Draped pla ...

(born 1984), American basketball player *

Dorothy Draper Dorothy Draper (November 22, 1889 – March 11, 1969) was an American interior decorator. Stylistically very minimalism, anti-minimalist, she would use bright, exuberant colors and large prints that would encompass whole walls. She incorporated b ...

(1889–1969), American interior decorator * Dorothy Catherine Draper (1807-1901), educator and chemist *

Eben Sumner Draper Eben (sometimes incorrectly Ebenezer) Sumner Draper (June 17, 1858 – April 9, 1914) was an American businessman and politician from Massachusetts. He was for many years a leading figure in what later became the Draper Corporation, the d ...

(1858–1914), American politician, governor of Massachusetts *

Foy Draper Foy Draper (November 26, 1911 – February 1, 1943) was an American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1936 Summer Olympics. As a University of Southern California student, Draper won the IC4A championships ...

(1911–1943), American athlete *

Francis Collier Draper Francis Collier Draper (March 3, 1837 in Toronto – July 25, 1894) was Chief Constable of Toronto beginning 16 January 1874. Family and education He was the son of William Henry Draper, Solicitor General, Chief Justice and head of the On ...

(1837–1894), Chief Constable of Toronto * Fred W. Draper (1868–1962), American politician *

Hal Draper Hal Draper (born Harold Dubinsky; September 19, 1914 – January 26, 1990) was an American socialist activist and author who played a significant role in the Berkeley, California, Free Speech Movement. He is known for his extensive scholarship on t ...

(1914–1990), American socialist author *

Henry Draper Henry Draper (March 7, 1837 – November 20, 1882) was an American doctor and amateur astronomer. He is best known today as a pioneer of astrophotography. Life and work Henry Draper's father, John William Draper, was an accomplished doctor, ch ...

(1837–1882), American doctor, pioneer of astrophotography, brother of John Christopher Draper and son of John William Draper *

Herbert James Draper Herbert James Draper ( (baptism record) – ) was an English Classicist painter whose career began in the Victorian era and extended through the first two decades of the 20th century. Life Born in London, the son of a fruit merchant named Joh ...

(1863–1920), English painter * Jack Draper (1892–1962), American cinematographer *

Jack Draper (tennis) Jack Alexander Draper (born 22 December 2001) is a British professional tennis player. He has been ranked as high as world No. 38 in singles by the ATP, which he achieved on 16 January 2023, and he also attained a career-high doubles ranking o ...

(born 2001), British tennis player * James Draper (disambiguation), multiple people, including :* James T. Draper Jr. (born 1935), former Southern Baptist Convention President :*

James Draper (settler) James Draper (abt. 1622–1694) was an early settler of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was born and married in Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England, and came with his wife to New England shortly after 1647. He was a weaver by profession, and sett ...

(1618–1697), settler of the Massachusetts Bay Colony :* Jim Draper (James W. Draper, 1925–2006), Scottish golfer :* James Draper (umpire) (1925–2013), South African cricket umpire * John Draper (disambiguation), several people, including :*

John Draper John Thomas Draper (born March 11, 1943), also known as Captain Crunch, Crunch, or Crunchman (after the Cap'n Crunch breakfast cereal mascot), is an American computer programmer and former phone phreak. He is a widely known figure within the ...

"Captain Crunch" (born 1943), American hacker and telecommunications phreaker :* John Christopher Draper (1835–1885), American chemist, son of John William Draper and brother of Henry Draper :* John William Draper (1811−1882), English-born American scientist, historian and photographer :* John Draper (MP for New Shoreham), MP for

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1413–1416 :* John Draper (MP for Rochester), MP for

Rochester (UK Parliament constituency) Rochester was a parliamentary constituency in Kent. It returned two members of parliament (MPs) to the House of Commons of England from 1295 to 1707, then to the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1708 to 1800, and finally to the House o ...

in 1420 :*

John Draper (motorcyclist) John Draper (1929 – 24 December 2002) was an English professional motorcycle racer. He was a versatile rider competing in many diverse motorcycle competitions, most notably motocross in which he became the first British rider to win the Europe ...

(1939-2002), English professional motorcycle racer *

Kris Draper Kristopher Bruce "Kris" Draper (born May 24, 1971) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current director of amateur scouting for the Detroit Red Wings, the team which he played 17 seasons for during his 20-year National Hockey ...

(born 1971), Canadian ice hockey player *

Margaret Green Draper Margaret Green Draper (May 3, 1727 – ) was an American printer and journalist. She was the great-granddaughter of pioneering American printer Samuel Green. She was one of the first American women to run an independent business. A United Empire ...

(1727–c. 1804), American printer during the American Revolutionary War *

Mary Draper Mary Alvis Draper (April 4, 1719 – 1810) is known for the help she gave members of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Her story is told in Elizabeth F. Ellet's ''The Women of the American Revolution'' (1848). Mary Draper was ...

(1719–1810), participant in the American Revolutionary War * Nicholas Draper (retired 2020), British historian, inaugural director of the

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at University College London * Nicholas Draper, British Labour Party candidate in several local elections since 1990, most recently the

1990 Merton London Borough Council election Elections for the London Borough of Merton were held on 3 May 1990 to elect members of Merton London Borough Council in London, England. This was on the same day as other local elections in England and Scotland. The whole council was up for ...

* Nick Draper, Scots football player in the 2013–14 Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. season * Paul Draper (disambiguation), several people, including :* Paul W. Draper (born 1978), American magician :* Paul Draper (bassoonist) (fl. 1933), with

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under Karl Haas (conductor) :* Paul Draper (cricketer) (born 1972), English cricketer :*

Paul Draper (dancer) Paul Draper Jr. (October 25, 1909 – September 20, 1996) was a noted American tap dancer and choreographer. Born into an artistic, socially prominent New York family, the nephew of Ruth Draper was an innovator in the arts. His passion and uniq ...

(1909–1996), American dancer :*

Paul Draper (musician) Paul Edward Draper (born 26 September 1970 in Liverpool) is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer, formerly the frontman of the rock band Mansun. Biography Early days Paul Draper grew up on Garmoyle Road in Wavertree, Li ...

(born 1970), English singer-songwriter :*

Paul Draper (philosopher) Paul Robert Draper (born 1957) is an American philosopher, most known for his work in the philosophy of religion. His work on the evidential argument from evil has been widely influential. He is currently a professor at Purdue University. He is c ...

(born 1957), American philosopher :* Paul Draper (priest) (born 1964), Church of Ireland Dean of Lismore :* Paul Draper (winemaker) (born 1936), American winemaker *

Peter Draper Peter Ross Draper (born 22 March 1958), a former Australian politician, represented Electoral district of Tamworth, Tamworth as an independent (politician), independent politician between 2003 New South Wales state election, 2003 and 2011 New S ...

(born 1958), Australian politician *

Polly Draper Polly Carey Draper (born June 15, 1955) is an American actress, writer, producer, and director. Draper has received several awards, including a Writers Guild of America Award (WGA), and is noted for speaking in a "trademark throaty voice." She g ...

(born 1955), American actress, writer, producer, and director *

Ray Draper Raymond Allen Draper (August 3, 1940, New York City – November 1, 1982) was an American jazz tuba player. Early life and education Draper was born in New York City and attended the Manhattan School of Music in the mid-1950s. Career As a ...

(1940–1982), American jazz musician *

Robert Draper Robert Draper (born November 15, 1959) is an American journalist, and author of '' Do Not Ask What Good We Do: Inside the U.S. House of Representatives''. He is a correspondent for '' GQ'' and a contributor to ''The New York Times Magazine''. Pre ...

(born 1959), American author * Ronald Draper (born 1926), South African cricketer * Ross Draper (born 1988), English footballer *

Ruth Draper Ruth Draper (December 2, 1884December 30, 1956) was an American actress, dramatist and noted diseuse who specialized in character-driven monologues and monodrama. Her best-known pieces include ''The Italian Lesson'', ''Three Women and Mr. Cliff ...

(1884–1956), American actress *

Scott Draper Scott Dennis Draper (born 5 June 1974) is an Australian former tennis player and golfer. He won the Australian Open Mixed Doubles with Samantha Stosur in 2005. Draper also reached the fourth round of the 1995 and 1996 French Opens, and the four ...

(born 1974), Australian tennis player and golfer *

Theodore Draper Theodore H. Draper (September 11, 1912 – February 21, 2006) was an American historian and political writer. Draper is best known for the 14 books he completed during his life, including work regarded as seminal on the formative period of the Ame ...

(1912–2006), American historian and political writer *

Timothy C. Draper Timothy Cook Draper (born June 11, 1958) is an American venture capital investor, and founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ),

(born 1958), American venture capitalist * Thomas Draper (disambiguation): several people, including :* Thomas Draper (criminal) (1839–1883), American professional criminal :* Thomas Draper (died 1703), of the

Draper baronets The Draper Baronetcy, of Sunninghill in the County of Berkshire, was a title in the Baronetage of England. It was created on 9 June 1660 for Thomas Draper, High Sheriff of Berkshire The High Sheriff of Berkshire, in common with other countie ...

:* Thomas Draper, a name used by Thomas Fermore (died 1609), English MP :* Thomas Percy Draper (1864–1946), Australian politician and judge :*

Tom Draper Thomas Edward Draper (born November 20, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was chosen in the eighth round, 165th overall, the 8th pick of the Winnipeg Jets in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Playing career Draper was bo ...

(born 1966), Canadian ice hockey player * Trish Draper (born 1959), Australian politician * Warren Fales Draper (1883–1970), U.S. Deputy Surgeon General and member of Eisenhower's staff during WWII * Warren Fales Draper (publisher) (1818–1905), publisher in Andover, Massachusetts, philanthropist *

Wickliffe Draper Wickliffe Preston Draper (August 9, 1891 – 1972) was an American political activist. He was an ardent eugenicist and lifelong advocate of strict racial segregation. In 1937, he founded the Pioneer Fund for eugenics and heredity research; he l ...

(1891–1972), American segregationist, eugenicist and philanthropist; founded the

Pioneer Fund Pioneer Fund is an American non-profit foundation established in 1937 "to advance the scientific study of heredity and human differences". The organization has been described as racist and white supremacist in nature. One of its first project ...

* William Draper (disambiguation): several people, including :*

William Franklin Draper (artist) William Franklin Draper (December 24, 1912 – October 26, 2003) was an American painter and a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy. Early life Draper was born in Hopedale, Massachusetts on December 24, 1912. His father was Clare H. ...

(1912–2003), American painter :*

William Franklin Draper (politician) William Franklin Draper (April 9, 1842 – January 28, 1910) was an American businessman, industrialist, and soldier who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Biography Draper was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on April 9, 184 ...

(1842–1910) :* William Henry Draper (1801–1877), Canadian judge and politician :* William Henry Draper (congressman) (1841–1921), American politician :* William Henry Draper Jr. (1894–1974), American general and venture capitalist, father of William Henry Draper III, grandfather of Timothy C. Draper and Polly Draper :*

William Henry Draper III William Henry Draper III (born January 1, 1928) is an American venture capitalist. Early life Draper was born on January 1, 1928, in White Plains, New York, the son of Katherine Louise (née Baum) and banker, general, and diplomat William Henry ...

(born 1928), American venture capitalist, son of William Henry Draper Jr., father of Timothy C. Draper and Polly Draper.

Fictional characters with the surname

In ''

Mad Men ''Mad Men'' is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television. It ran on the cable network AMC from July 19, 2007, to May 17, 2015, lasting for seven seasons and 92 episodes. Its f ...

'': * Anna Draper, Lt. Donald Draper's wife *

Betty Draper Elizabeth "Betty" Hofstadt Francis (formerly Draper) is a fictional character on AMC's television series '' Mad Men'', wife of Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and mother of his three children. Blonde and beautiful but emotionally distant and immature, she s ...

, Don Draper's first wife *

Bobby Draper This is a list of fictional characters in the television series ''Mad Men'', all of whom have appeared in multiple episodes. Overview ;Cast notes: * Maxwell Huckabee and Aaron Hart have split the role of Bobby Draper in the first season, whil ...

, Don Draper's elder son *

Don Draper Donald Francis Draper, born Richard “Dick” Whitman, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the AMC television series ''Mad Men'' (2007–2015), portrayed by Jon Hamm. Up to the Season 3 finale, Draper was creative director of fict ...

, the protagonist of ''Mad Men'' * Gene Draper, Don Draper's younger son *

Megan Draper This is a list of fictional characters in the television series ''Mad Men'', all of whom have appeared in multiple episodes. Overview ;Cast notes: * Maxwell Huckabee and Aaron Hart have split the role of Bobby Draper in the first season, whil ...

, Don Draper's second wife * Sally Draper, Don Draper's daughter {{surname, Draper English-language surnames Occupational surnames French-language surnames Surnames of French origin English-language occupational surnames ja:ドレイパー