Explore the Family Name Applin

The meaning of Applin

English: variant of Appling.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Applin in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Applin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 26,419 in 2000 to 27,081 in 2010, representing a 2.51% drop. However, the total count of individuals with the Applin surname increased by 2.88%, from 869 in 2000 to 894 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Applin surname per 100k individuals slightly decreased by 6.25%.

20002010Change
Rank#26,419#27,081-2.51%
Count8698942.88%
Proportion per 100k0.320.3-6.25%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Applin

The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Applin surname. In 2000, a majority of the individuals with this surname identified as White (67.32%), followed by Black (27.73%). By 2010, there was a slight shift, with the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreasing by 7.46% and those identifying as Black increasing by 8.51%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races significantly rose from 1.73% in 2000 to 4.36% in 2010, a considerable change of 152.02%. The percentages of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable and low, respectively. Notably, no individuals with the Applin surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White67.32%62.3%-7.46%
Black27.73%30.09%8.51%
Two or More Races1.73%4.36%152.02%
Hispanic2.76%2.8%1.45%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%