Chopin is a French surname. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "chopine", an old (large) liquid measure approximately equal to an English "quart" or in Scotland a half-pint. Notable people with the surname include:
Alfred Chopin (1846–1902), convict transported to Western AustraliaErik Chopin (born 1970), winner of The Biggest Loser (season 3) in 2006Félix Chopin (1813-1892), French bronze designer, active in Russia.Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849), Polish composer and pianistHenri Chopin (1922–2008), avant-garde composerJean-Marie Chopin (1796–1871), French-Russian explorer of the CaucasusKate Chopin (1850–1904), American authorNicolas Chopin (1771–1844), teacher of French language, father of Frédéric ChopinWilliam Chopin (1827–1900), convict transported to Western Australia