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

April, 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 April surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of April in America

April is the 20125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The April surname appeared 1,327 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 April.

We can also compare 2010 data for April 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 April

The surname "APRIL" is of English origin, and it can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "Avril," which in turn comes from the Latin word "Aprilis," meaning the month of April. This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone born or associated with the month of April.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "APRIL" appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where a person named Richard Averil is mentioned. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 13th century, the name was found in various parts of England, including Norfolk, where records from 1275 mention a John Aperil. This indicates the spread and establishment of the surname across different regions.

The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, an important medieval census, contain references to individuals with the surname "APRIL" or similar variations, such as Robert Averil in Oxfordshire and William Averil in Gloucestershire.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "APRIL." One such person was Sir Thomas April (1590-1670), an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1653. Another was William April (1756-1836), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

In the literary world, John April (1619-1677) was an English poet and playwright known for his works such as "The Virgin Widow" and "The Parliament of Bees." Meanwhile, in the realm of science, John April (1892-1960) was a British physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism.

While the surname "APRIL" is not among the most common in English-speaking countries, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name April

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

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

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