Ropers
From Tolkien Gateway
Ropers were those whose occupation was to create rope. While all races undoubtedly had rope makers, in Lothlórien the Elves used hithlain to make a superior rope that was grey and silky to the touch.[1] In the Shire, some ancestors of Samwise Gamgee took up the occupation of rope making and even used the word "Roper" as a surname:[2]
- Hob Gammidge acquired the epithet of "the Roper".
- Hobson was known by the nickname of "Roper Gamgee".
- Andwise Roper, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, established "Roper" as his last name.
- Anson Roper continued the use of his father's last name.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "Farewell to Lórien"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"