2000
#109,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 150
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Apted
A variant of the occupational surname Abbot, meaning a clergyperson or monastic leader.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 187 Americans carry the last name Apted. That puts it at #114,090 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,832,911 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Apted surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Apted with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
187
1 in 1,832,911
Census rank
#114,090
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
163
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 163 bearers of the surname Apted in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 114090th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Apted, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Apted
The surname Apted is believed to have originated in England, with roots that can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "apted," which means "skilled" or "apt." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to individuals who were skilled in a particular trade or profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Apted can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the late 12th century, where it appears as "Apt." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the surname over time.
The Apted surname is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, suggesting that the name had spread to different regions of England by the 14th century.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Northamptonshire, where it is spelled "Apted." This variation in spelling was common during this period, as standardized spelling was not yet widely established.
One notable individual with the surname Apted was John Apted, a prominent merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London during the late 16th century. He played a role in the city's trade and commerce during that era.
Another historical figure was Sir William Apted, a military officer who served in the English Civil War during the 17th century. He fought on the Parliamentarian side and is recorded as participating in several battles during the conflict.
In the 18th century, the Apted surname can be found in various parish records across England, including those of Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name had become more widely dispersed throughout the country by that time.
One interesting example from this period is that of Thomas Apted, a prominent clockmaker from London who was known for his intricate and highly-regarded timepieces. His work can still be found in museums and private collections today.
In the 19th century, the Apted surname gained recognition through the achievements of individuals such as Mary Apted, a notable author and activist who campaigned for women's rights and education reform in Britain during the Victorian era.
Another significant figure was Sir Henry Apted, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings and structures in London during the late 19th century, including the iconic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Apted
Among Census respondents with the surname Apted, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Apted bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Apted surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.0% · 132
- Two or more races6.1% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Apted
Apted appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#110,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 159
+9 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,497 places
2020
#114,090
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
+4 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 3,265 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #109,328 | 150 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,825 | 159 | 0.05 | +9 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 1,497 places |
| 2020 | #114,090 | 163 | 0.05 | +4 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 3,265 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Apted surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #110,825 | #114,090 | -2.9% |
| Count | 159 | 163 | 2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 9.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Apted bearers went from 159 to 163 (+2.5% change). The surname moved down 3,265 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,825 to #114,090.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Apted
FAQ
Apted surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Apted?
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the surname Apted. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,832,911 residents.
How common is Apted?
Apted ranks #114,090 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 163 people with the surname Apted. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (187), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Apted.
Has Apted become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Apted went from 159 recorded bearers to 163. That is an increase of 4 (+2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #110,825 to #114,090.
What does the Census say about the background of Apted?
Among Census respondents with the surname Apted, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Apted in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.0% (132 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Apted appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.0%), Two or More Races (6.1%), Hispanic (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Apted (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Apted mean?
A variant of the occupational surname Abbot, meaning a clergyperson or monastic leader. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Apted (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Apted?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.