Apostol

Apostol Meaning & Origin

About Apostol
The surname Apostol is derived from the Greek word "apostolos," meaning "messenger" or "apostle." It is a surname of Greek origin and is often associated with individuals who have a religious or spiritual connection. The name may have been originally given to someone who was considered a messenger or a follower of the Christian faith. Today, the surname Apostol is found in various countries and is often used as a personal name as well.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Apostol: 1,531
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,177
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Apostol 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 Apostol is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
APSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A102304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 P AH0 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈæpΙ”stΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('APSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Apostol in Braille

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

The name Apostol in braille

How to sign the name Apostol using Sign Language

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

The name Apostol in sign language

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