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

Sappleton, 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 Sappleton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sappleton in America

Sappleton is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sappleton surname appeared 128 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 Sappleton.

The history of the last name Sappleton

The surname Sappleton has its origins in England, emerging in the Middle Ages around the 13th century. Derived from the Old English words "sæp" meaning sap or resin, and "tun" meaning a town or settlement, the name likely referred to a person or family residing in a location known for its abundance of sap-producing trees or where resin was gathered.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297, where a Richard de Sapleton is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around Yorkshire, potentially in a village or hamlet associated with resin or sap production.

Variations in spelling were common during this period, with the name appearing as Sapeltone, Sapeltune, and Sapelton in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. These spellings reflect the regional dialects and linguistic evolution of the time.

In the 16th century, the name Sappleton is found in the records of St. Mary's Church in Beverley, Yorkshire, where a John Sappleton is documented as being baptized in 1587. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in the Yorkshire region.

Notable individuals bearing the Sappleton surname include:

1. Sir Thomas Sappleton (1550-1621), a prominent merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of York in 1610.
2. Reverend William Sappleton (1625-1693), an English clergyman and author who wrote several theological treatises.
3. Elizabeth Sappleton (1670-1742), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist in Gloucestershire, known for her contributions to the local community.
4. Captain John Sappleton (1780-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected shipbuilder in Plymouth.
5. Henry Sappleton (1815-1887), an influential agriculturist and breeder of livestock, known for his innovations in farming practices in Lincolnshire.

While the name Sappleton has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by emigrants and settlers over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old English words that gave rise to this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sappleton

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

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 Sappleton 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.

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

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