Explore the Family Name Aplin
The meaning of Aplin
English (southwestern): variant of Appling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Aplin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Aplin saw a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Although the count of individuals with this last name increased by 1.14% to 1,066 in 2010, its rank fell by 4.36% to 23,737. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 7.69%, indicating that while the number of Aplins has slightly grown, it's not keeping pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,745 | #23,737 | -4.36% |
| Count | 1,054 | 1,066 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Aplin
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. For those with the surname Aplin, the percentage identifying as White remained fairly stable at around 92%. However, there was a significant increase in those reporting Hispanic ethnicity, with the figure jumping by 85.21% to 2.63%. Also notable is a rise in those reporting two or more ethnic identities, increasing by 31.58% to 1.5%. Conversely, there were decreases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian/Alaskan Native, falling by 22.35%, 28.69%, and 13.82% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.69% | 92.21% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.63% | 85.21% |
| Black | 2.37% | 1.69% | -28.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.5% | 31.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 1.31% | -13.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.66% | -22.35% |