MAPPLEBECK
Mapplebeck
Mapplebeck is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements 'mapuld', meaning "maple tree", and 'be(o)cc', meaning "stream". The surname likely originated as a locational name for a person who lived near a stream by a maple tree.
The earliest recorded instance of the Mapplebeck surname dates back to the 14th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the years, various branches of the Mapplebeck family have been documented in different regions across the United Kingdom, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and London.
Notable individuals bearing the Mapplebeck surname have made contributions to various fields, ranging from academia to the arts. The surname has maintained a presence in British society through the centuries, reflecting the enduring legacy of the families that bear it.
Today, the surname Mapplebeck continues to be found among diverse communities in Britain and across the globe, serving as a testament to the enduring link between individuals and their ancestral roots.
There are approximately 524 people named Mapplebeck in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Mapplebeck.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Craig
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Kieran
- Paul
- Philip
- Rupert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Laura
- Linda
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Tracy
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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