Naper

Naper Meaning & Origin

About Naper
The surname Naper is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "napere," meaning a "naperer" or "tablecloth maker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the production or selling of tablecloths. Over time, the name Naper has evolved and can be found in various forms, such as Napier or Napper.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Naper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Naper: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Naper 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 Naper is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPR
🔊 Soundex
N0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/naper*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naper in Braille

Here's how to represent Naper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Naper in braille

How to sign the name Naper using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Naper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Naper in sign language

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