Napier

Napier Meaning & Origin

About Napier
The surname Napier is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "napere," meaning "keeper of the napery" or "tablecloth." It was a occupational name given to someone who was responsible for the linen or tableware in a noble household. Over time, the name Napier became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Napier: 19,182
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1872
  • Frequency per 100k people: 6.5

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Napier based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NP
πŸ”Š Soundex
N0106
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 P IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈneΙͺpiΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NP', 'NPR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Napier in Braille

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

The name Napier in braille

How to sign the name Napier using Sign Language

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

The name Napier in sign language

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