Napp
See also: napp
English
Etymology
Various origins:
- English metonymic occupational surname for a maker or seller of tablecloths, from Old French nappe (“table cloth”).
- A variant spelling of Knapp or a reduced form of McNabb.
- Borrowed from German Napp, a metonymic occupational surname for a bowl or cup maker, from Middle Low German nap (“bowl, mug”).
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Napp is the 38691st most common surname in the United States, belonging to 571 individuals. Napp is most common among White (88.79%) individuals.
Further reading
- Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Napp”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 649.
Luxembourgish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nɑp/
- Rhymes: -ɑp
Synonyms
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