Napier
From an English and Scottish surname meaning 'linen keeper' in Middle English, derived from Old French nappe meaning 'tablecloth'.
Meaning and origin
Napier originates as an occupational surname from Middle English and Old French roots, referring to someone who worked with or kept linens, probably in a noble household or monastery.
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