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.
The surname Napier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Ranking information for the surname Napier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Napier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.