APPLESON
Appleson
Appleson is an English surname that is of occupational origin, deriving from the Middle English word "appel" meaning apple, and the suffix "-son" denoting the son of, resulting in the meaning "son of the apple seller." The surname may have been given to someone who sold apples or lived near an orchard, or perhaps was involved in the cultivation of apples.
Origin:
The surname Appleson is believed to have originated in the region of Yorkshire in northern England, where apple orchards were common.
Variations:
Variants of the surname Appleson may include Appelson, Appilson, Apelson, or Apilson, among others.
Notable People:
One notable individual with the surname Appleson is currently not recorded in historical records.
References:
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Reaney, P.H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
The surname Appleson, though seemingly rare, carries within it the historical significance of England's agricultural heritage.
There are approximately 47 people named Appleson in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Appleson.
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