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 734
Agricultural Labourer 91
Labourer 60
Dress Maker 39
Coal Miner 38
Domestic Servant 33
General Servant 23
Cotton Weaver 20
House Keeper 19
Gardener 18
Annuitant 18
Miner 18
Joiner 17
Servant 17
Laundress 16
Fisherman 16
Blacksmith 15
Cook 14
Farm Servant 13
Farm Labourer 13
Carpenter 12
Painter 12
Grocer 12
Butcher 12
Shoe Maker 11

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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