About Apostle
The surname Apostle is derived from the Greek word "apostolos," meaning "messenger" or "one who is sent forth." It is primarily associated with the early Christian apostles, who were chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his teachings and establish the Christian faith. As a surname, Apostle likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone who was seen as a messenger or envoy, or it could have been adopted by individuals who claimed descent from or were associated with the apostles.
The surname Apostle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Apostle based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Apostle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Apostle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Apostle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.