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

Appl, 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 Appl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Appl in America

Appl is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Appl surname appeared 158 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 Appl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Appl 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 Appl

The surname APPL is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "æppel," which means "apple." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near an apple orchard or was involved in the cultivation or trade of apples.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Appel." This indicates that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066. The presence of the name in this important historical document suggests that the APPL family may have held land or property in England during this era.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various records with spellings such as "Apel," "Appel," and "Appelle." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. It is worth noting that the name was sometimes associated with place names, such as "Appleton" or "Applegarth," which further reinforces its connection to the apple.

One notable bearer of the APPL surname was John Appl, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Bristol in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties in the city.

Another significant figure was William Appl, a English colonist who settled in Virginia in the early 17th century. He is believed to have been among the first English settlers in the Jamestown colony and played a role in the establishment of the tobacco trade in the region.

In the 18th century, Thomas Appl (1702-1782) was a notable clockmaker and inventor from London. He is credited with developing several improvements to clock mechanisms and is considered a pioneer in the field of horology.

During the 19th century, the name APPL gained prominence with the birth of Charles Appleton Appl (1828-1901), a prominent American educator and author. He served as the president of Northwestern University and wrote several books on education and philosophy.

Finally, one cannot discuss the APPL surname without mentioning Sir Isaac Appl (1856-1932), a British engineer and industrialist. He was instrumental in the development of the modern steel industry and played a pivotal role in the construction of several iconic bridges and structures in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Appl

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

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 Appl 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 Appl 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 Appl was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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