About Apfel
The surname Apfel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "apfel," meaning "apple." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either grew or sold apples or worked in an apple orchard. The name Apfel may also have been given to someone with apple-like characteristics, such as having a round face or rosy cheeks.
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The surname Apfel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Apfel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Apfel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Apfel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.