APPERLEY
Apperley
The surname Apperley is of English origin and is locational, deriving from various places in England called Apperley. These places are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Epilei" or "Epileia". The meaning of the name is believed to be "Eppa's clearing", derived from the Old English personal name "Eppa" and "leah" meaning a clearing or woodland.
The Apperley surname is particularly associated with Gloucestershire in the West Midlands of England. Notable bearers of the surname have been recorded in historical documents, including Thomas de Apperley in the 13th century. Over time, individuals with the surname Apperley have been known to spread to other parts of England and the wider world.
In the modern era, individuals with the surname Apperley can be found across various professions and walks of life. The surname continues to hold significance for those who bear it as a link to their ancestral heritage and family history.
There are approximately 797 people named Apperley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,798th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Apperley.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Eric
- James
- Jf
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Christine
- Dawn
- Jane
- Joan
- Karen
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Ruth
- Sarah