Napper

Napper Meaning & Origin

About Napper
The surname Napper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "nap," meaning "to seize or capture." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was quick or skilled at catching or capturing something. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Napper can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Napper: 2,819
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,216
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.96

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPR
🔊 Soundex
N0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈnæpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Napper in Braille

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

The name Napper in braille

How to sign the name Napper using Sign Language

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

The name Napper in sign language

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