APPLEYARD
Also recorded as Apple Yard
Appleyard
Appleyard is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from Middle English, where "appel" meant apple and "yerd" referred to an orchard or garden, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived near or worked in an apple orchard.
The surname Appleyard is mainly found in the East Anglian region of England, particularly in the county of Yorkshire. It is a toponymic surname, which means it originates from a place name, possibly a now-lost hamlet or farmstead with apple orchards.
Notable individuals with the surname Appleyard include British journalist and author Jonathan Appleyard, known for his work in environmental journalism.
The Appleyard family name has a rich history and is a reminder of the English countryside and agricultural heritage. Today, individuals with the surname Appleyard can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, retaining a connection to their English roots.
There are approximately 4,220 people named Appleyard in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,213th most common surname in Britain. Around 65 in a million people in Britain are named Appleyard.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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