Aplin

Aplin Meaning & Origin

About Aplin
The surname Aplin is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Aplin," which is a diminutive form of the name "Abel." The name Abel itself comes from the Hebrew name "Hevel," meaning "breath" or "vapor." Therefore, the surname Aplin is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Aplin or Abel. Over time, the surname Aplin has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Aplin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Aplin: 1,066
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,737
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aplin based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APLN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A1405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 P L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈæplɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aplin in Braille

Here's how to represent Aplin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Aplin in braille

How to sign the name Aplin using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Aplin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Aplin in sign language

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