CHAPPLE

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Chapple

The surname Chapple is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ceap", meaning ‘trade’ or ‘bargaining’. The name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone involved in trade or commerce.

The first recorded instance of the surname Chapple dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Devon, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with Chapple families found in various parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies.

Variants of the surname Chapple include Chappell, Chapel, and Chapell. The popularity of these variations may vary regionally, but they all stem from the same origins.

Notable individuals with the surname Chapple include English cricketer and former Middlesex captain Jamie Chapple, and British journalist and author Sarah Chapple.

Today, the surname Chapple is relatively uncommon but can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in the South West and South East regions. It continues to be an intriguing reminder of historical trade and commerce in England.

There are approximately 2,616 people named Chapple in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,398th most common surname in Britain. Around 40 in a million people in Britain are named Chapple.

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
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Stephen

Female

Christine
Claire
Elizabeth
Gillian
Jacqueline
Janet
Karen
Lisa
Margaret
Patricia
Sarah
Susan
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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