About Snape
The surname Snape is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old Norse word "sneppa," meaning "a hilltop" or "a mountain peak." The name likely referred to someone who lived near or on a hilltop or mountain peak. Over time, the surname Snape has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Snape is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Snape 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 Snape is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Snape in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Snape using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.