APSEY
Apsey
Origin: English
Meaning: The surname Apsey is of English origin. It is a variant of the name Apps, which is derived from the medieval given name "Apse." The name Apsey is generally believed to be a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the first name of an ancestor. The suffix "-ey" was often added to names in medieval England to signify "son of."
Distribution: The surname Apsey is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex.
Notable Individuals: One notable individual with the surname Apsey is [Name], who [brief description of their achievements or significance].
References:
- Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Typical given names associated with the Apsey surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Charles
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martyn
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Rudd
- Simon
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Carol
- Deborah
- Helen
- Jane
- Judith
- Kim
- Lorraine
- Mabel
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 286 people named Apsey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Apsey.
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
