APLIN
Aplin
Aplin is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Aplin" or "Affelin", which itself is a variation of the Old English personal name "Æthelwine", meaning "noble friend". The surname Aplin is recorded in England as early as the 13th century.
The Aplin surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall. Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Aplin have been involved in various occupations, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.
Notable bearers of the Aplin surname include the English poet and clergyman Charles Apperley Aplin (1821-1867) and the British musician Gabrielle Aplin (born 1992). Gabrielle Aplin gained recognition for her folk/pop music and has released several successful albums and singles.
The Aplin surname continues to be present in Britain and among the diaspora of individuals with British heritage around the world. It carries with it a rich history of English ancestry and heritage.
There are approximately 1,540 people named Aplin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,248th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Aplin.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Amanda
- Carol
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey