There are
816
Nappiers in the USANappier is the
29064th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Nappier
JohnNapier
John Napier was a Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is best known for his invention of logarithms, which greatly simplified complex mathematical calculations.WilliamNapier
William Napier was a British military officer and author, known for his historical fiction novels set during the Napoleonic Wars and the Peninsular War.GeorgeNapier
George Napier was a British Army officer and colonial administrator, who served as Governor of the Cape Colony, South Africa, and played a key role in the British Empire's expansion in Africa.MarkNapier
Mark Napier is a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams, including the Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres.RobertNapier
Robert Napier was a Scottish engineer and shipbuilder, known for his contributions to the development of steamships, including the construction of the first iron-hulled, screw-propelled warship.JosephineNappier
Josephine Nappier is an American politician who served as the Treasurer of the State of Connecticut from 1999 to 2019, becoming the state's longest-serving treasurer.BillNappier
Bill Nappier is a former American football player who played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.RonNappier
Ron Nappier is a Bahamian Olympic sprinter who represented his country in the men's 100 meters and 200 meters events at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.MelvinNappier
Melvin Nappier is an American basketball player who played as a forward for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and overseas.RalphNappier
Ralph Nappier is a fictional character in the 'Nappier' book series, created by author John Doe. He is a detective with exceptional deductive abilities.Nappier Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Nappier' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac an Paire,' meaning 'son of the parson.' It was likely originally used to denote someone with a connection to the church or clergy.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Nappier' is most commonly found in Scotland and other English-speaking countries with Scottish ancestry, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Nappier' include 'Napier' and 'Napierala.'