Appleby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Appleby Name Meaning: Occupational for someone who lived or cared for an 'apple orchard'. Also locational for various places named with 'apall'.

The name was first recorded during the 12th century,with the first recorded spelling being that of 'Vlf De Appelbi',dated 1163.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Appleby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Appleby family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 562
Agricultural Labourer 114
Coal Miner 43
House Servant 40
Labourer 31
Dress Maker 30
Servant 23
Cook 22
House Keeper 22
Blacksmith 15
Laundress 13
Nurse 13
Carter 13
Shoe Maker 12
Gardener 12
Fisherman 11
Domestic Servant 10
Farmer 10
General Servant 10
Tailor 10
Butcher 10
Carpenter 10
Locksmith 9
Nail Maker 9
Wife 8

Appleby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Appleby 100% 37,077
2 Appelby 71% 1,170
3 Uppleby 86% 235
4 Appliby 86% 165
5 Applebey 88% 130

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The surname Appleby is the most popular version of all its varients

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