APPLE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

As described in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

SWEET APPLE. Doubtless either a gross corruption or a sobriquet. Near Godalming in Surrey, this delightful name is counterpoised by that of Bitteqilum.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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