Explore the Family Name Appling
The meaning of Appling
English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Abelin, a pet form of Abel, which was a popular Middle English personal name. Compare Aplin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Appling in the United States?
The surname "Appling" was ranked 10,907 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data. By 2010, it slipped slightly to rank 11,343, marking a 4% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 2,678 to 2,781 between 2000 and 2010, a growth of approximately 3.85%. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Appling per 100k decreased by 5.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,907 | #11,343 | -4% |
| Count | 2,678 | 2,781 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.99 | 0.94 | -5.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Appling
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Appling, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, significant shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 55.49% to 54.37%. Meanwhile, those who identified as Black constituted a stable share of the population, with a minimal decrease from 40.55% to 40.42%. There was an observable increase in the Hispanic group with the surname, rising from 1.34% to 1.98%. Additionally, small percentages of individuals also identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, where there were none recorded in these categories in 2000. Lastly, those reporting two or more races increased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.49% | 54.37% | -2.02% |
| Black | 40.55% | 40.42% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.3% | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.98% | 47.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |