Explore the Family Name April
The meaning of April
1. Americanized form (translation into English) of any of several European surnames meaning ‘April’ (Latin aprilis), for example Italian Aprile, German Abrell and Aprill (see 2 below), Polish Kwiecień (see Kwiecien). There were several possible connections between the month and the surname; for example, it may have been applied to someone who rendered homage or paid rent to an overlord in April, or as a personal name bestowed on a child born in April. 2. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German abrille, German April ‘April’ (see 1 above). This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). As a Jewish name it is artificial. 3. English: from Middle English April, the name of the month. Compare Averill. There is no evidence for the use of April as a personal name before the 19th century. April is found in England as a surname from the 13th and 14th centuries onward, but it is unknown if the medieval surname survived into modern times. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Lucien, Alcide, Andre, Simonne, Yvon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name April in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "April" has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,975th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped to the 20,125th spot, a change of -6.06%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also slightly dipped from 1,329 in 2000 to 1,327 in 2010, representing a -0.15% change. Furthermore, its proportion per 100k people declined by -8.16%, moving from 0.49 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,975 | #20,125 | -6.06% |
| Count | 1,329 | 1,327 | -0.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name April
When it comes to the ethnicity associated with the surname "April", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 76.45% in 2000 to 75.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase, moving from 15.35% in 2000 to 16.50% in 2010. The percentage of those with Hispanic ethnic identity fell slightly from 5.87% to 5.58%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also decreased from 1.50% to 1.28%. No data was recorded for individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.45% | 75.58% | -1.14% |
| Black | 15.35% | 16.5% | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 5.87% | 5.58% | -4.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.28% | -14.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |