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

Appolon, 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 Appolon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Appolon in America

Appolon is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Appolon surname appeared 326 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 Appolon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Appolon 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 Appolon

The surname APPOLON is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Provence in southern France, deriving from the Old French word "apollon," which referred to the Greek god Apollo. This name likely came into use as a surname for those who lived near locations or landmarks associated with Apollo or who possessed physical or character traits reminiscent of the god.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the APPOLON surname can be found in the records of the Église Notre-Dame des Accoules in Marseille, where a certain Jean APPOLON was mentioned in 1692. Another early reference to the name appears in the parish records of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where a Marie APPOLON was born in 1714.

In the 18th century, the APPOLON surname began to spread beyond Provence to other regions of France. Notable individuals bearing this name during this time include Jacques APPOLON (1725-1789), a renowned sculptor from Lyon, whose works adorned many churches and public buildings in the city.

As the French colonial empire expanded, the APPOLON name also found its way to various parts of the world. In the early 19th century, a family by the name of APPOLON settled in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti), where they established a successful coffee plantation. One of their descendants, Émile APPOLON (1845-1912), became a prominent figure in the Haitian Revolution and later served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Another notable figure with the APPOLON surname was the French writer and poet, Gustave APPOLON (1867-1946), who was born in Marseille. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the Mediterranean lifestyle, earned him critical acclaim and a place in the literary canon of his time.

In the 20th century, the APPOLON name continued to be represented in various fields. Marie-Louise APPOLON (1901-1987), a renowned French opera singer, performed on stages across Europe and was particularly celebrated for her interpretations of the works of Puccini and Verdi.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and legacy associated with the APPOLON surname, which has its origins in the culturally vibrant region of Provence and has since spread to various corners of the world, leaving its mark in diverse areas such as art, literature, politics, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Appolon

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

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

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