Find out how popular the last name Aplin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aplin.

Aplin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aplin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aplin in America

Aplin is the 23737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aplin surname appeared 1,066 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aplin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aplin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aplin

The surname Aplin is an English locational name that originated in the county of Gloucestershire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "æppel" or "æppeltun," which means "apple orchard" or "apple farm." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near or worked in an area known for its apple orchards or apple-related activities.

The name Aplin can be traced back to the 12th century, with one of the earliest recorded instances appearing in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1197, where a person named William Apelin is mentioned. The variations in spelling, such as Apelyn, Applyn, and Aplyn, were common during this period due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there is a reference to a place called "Appeldore" in Kent, which shares a similar etymological root with the surname Aplin. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name related to apple orchards or apple cultivation.

One notable bearer of the Aplin surname was John Aplin (1620-1679), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1661 to 1662. During his tenure, he oversaw the rebuilding of the city after the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Aplin (1646-1718), an English judge and Member of Parliament who served as the Lord Mayor of London from 1704 to 1705. He played a significant role in the governance of the city during a turbulent period marked by religious and political tensions.

In the literary realm, Mary Aplin (1780-1866) was an English writer and diarist who provided valuable insights into the social and cultural life of her time through her writings and observations.

The Aplin surname can also be found in the history of the American colonies. One notable example is William Aplin (1610-1683), an early settler in New England who became a prominent landowner and community leader in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Henry Aplin (1784-1860) was an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former Middlesex County Prison and the St. Mary's Church in Islington.

These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the Aplin surname throughout history, showcasing its widespread presence and the diverse roles and contributions of its bearers across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aplin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aplin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aplin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aplin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aplin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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