Apt
Apt Meaning & Origin
About Apt
The surname Apt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "apf" or "apfel," 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 Apt may also have been used to denote someone who lived near an apple orchard or had an apple tree on their property. Overall, the surname Apt is associated with the fruit "apple" and its various connotations.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Apt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Apt: 530
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 41,100
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.18
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Apt 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 Apt is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Apt in Braille
Here's how to represent Apt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Apt using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Apt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
