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.
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
Typical given names associated with the 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