Armenian: patronymic from classical Armenian nahapet ‘leader’.
GIVEN NAMES: Armenian 35%; Scandinavian 4%. Sarkis (4), Yervant (3), Aram (2), Ardashes (2), Bedros, Hagop, Hovanes, Hrair, Kerop, Kevork, Raffi, Roupen.
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