Appell

Appell Meaning & Origin

About Appell
The surname Appell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "appel," meaning "apple." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who either worked with apples or had apple-like characteristics. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near an apple tree or an orchard. Over time, the surname Appell has spread to various countries and can be found in different spellings and variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Appell: 1,230
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,307
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
APL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 P AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈæpəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Appell in Braille

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

The name Appell in braille

How to sign the name Appell using Sign Language

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

The name Appell in sign language

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