Last Name Napp

The last name "Napp" is of German origin. It is derived from the German word "Nabe", which means "hub", "center", or "nave", referring to a central location or landmark. The surname may have originally been used to denote someone who lived near or worked at a hub or central point in a town or village.

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The meaning and origin of the last name Napp

The surname Napp is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "næppe," meaning a turnip or a vegetable used in cookery. It is likely an occupational surname for someone who grew or sold turnips or other vegetables. Variations of the surname include Napper and Nappin. The surname Napp has been recorded in various forms throughout history, with early instances found in census records, parish registers, and other documents dating back to the medieval period in England. Over time, the surname Napp has spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and colonization.

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