About Nap
The surname Nap is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Napkin," which was a diminutive form of the name "Napier." The name Napier itself is derived from the Old French word "nappe," meaning "tablecloth" or "linen cloth." Over time, the surname Nap evolved to refer to someone who worked with or sold tablecloths or linen, or possibly someone who was associated with the trade of napery. Today, the surname Nap is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom.
The surname Nap is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nap based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Nap is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nap in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nap using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.