MAPES
Mapes
Mapes is a British surname of English origin. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word 'mape,' meaning 'maple tree,' indicating that the original bearer of the name may have lived near a prominent maple tree or maple grove. Alternatively, it could have been used as a topographical name for someone who lived by a maple wood.
The surname Mapes is well-documented in historical records, particularly in the counties of Kent and Essex in England. Early records show variations in spelling such as Map, Maps, or Mapps, reflecting the informality of spelling conventions in earlier times.
Individuals bearing the surname Mapes have been noted in various historical records, including church registers, census data, and legal documents. The surname has likely been passed down through generations, reflecting a family's ancestral ties to a specific geographic location.
Today, people with the surname Mapes can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies where migration has taken place.
The surname Mapes carries a sense of history and heritage, linking individuals to their English ancestry and the natural landscape that has shaped their family identity over generations.
Typical given names associated with the Mapes surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Neill
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Beverley
- Doreen
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jemma
- Jennifer
- Kate
- Katherine
- Molly
- Sally
- Samantha
- Sarah
- 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 419 people named Mapes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mapes.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Mapes
- Charlie Mapes - Football player
- Tina Mapes - Association football player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.