APPLEGATE
Applegate
Applegate is a British surname that can be traced back to medieval times. The origin of the surname is believed to be locational, deriving from the Old English words "aeppel", meaning apple, and "geat", meaning gate. Therefore, the name Applegate may have denoted someone who lived near an apple orchard or a gate leading to an apple orchard.
The distribution of the Applegate surname in the United Kingdom is not as widespread as some other surnames, with concentrations found in specific regions such as Kent, Sussex, and Surrey.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Applegate include literary figures, professionals, and individuals from various walks of life.
The Applegate family name is a reflection of British history and heritage, with its linguistic roots providing insight into the ancestral occupations and geographical locations associated with its early bearers.
There are approximately 1,119 people named Applegate in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,768th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Applegate.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Joanna
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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