About Appleton
The surname Appleton is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "æppel" meaning "apple" and "tūn" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place named Appleton or lived near an apple orchard. The surname Appleton is fairly common in England and has been recorded since medieval times.
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The surname Appleton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Appleton 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 Appleton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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