UK surname
A German habitational surname referring to someone living by an apple tree or orchard.
In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Applebaum surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 49, ranked #34,957, down from #33,288 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St Dunstan Stepney, Manchester and Childwall. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Applebaum is 141 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1125.0%.
1881 census count
4
Ranked #33,288
Modern count
49
2016, ranked #34,957
Peak year
1911
141 bearers
Map years
2
1901 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Applebaum surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Applebaum surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | historical | 4 | #33,288 |
| 1891 | historical | 37 | #31,398 |
| 1901 | historical | 114 | #21,166 |
| 1911 | historical | 141 | #18,571 |
| 1997 | modern | 41 | #33,552 |
| 1998 | modern | 38 | #34,066 |
| 1999 | modern | 35 | #34,418 |
| 2000 | modern | 30 | #34,885 |
| 2001 | modern | 27 | #35,041 |
| 2002 | modern | 29 | #35,030 |
| 2003 | modern | 36 | #34,522 |
| 2004 | modern | 38 | #34,555 |
| 2005 | modern | 43 | #34,328 |
| 2006 | modern | 44 | #34,568 |
| 2007 | modern | 47 | #34,558 |
| 2008 | modern | 50 | #34,521 |
| 2009 | modern | 47 | #34,856 |
| 2010 | modern | 49 | #34,886 |
| 2011 | modern | 52 | #34,688 |
| 2012 | modern | 50 | #34,814 |
| 2013 | modern | 48 | #35,012 |
| 2014 | modern | 50 | #34,927 |
| 2015 | modern | 48 | #35,004 |
| 2016 | modern | 49 | #34,957 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St Dunstan Stepney, Manchester, Childwall, Liverpool and London parishes. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 2 | Manchester | Lancashire |
| 3 | Childwall | Lancashire |
| 4 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| 5 | London parishes | London 2 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Applebaum surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Applebaum, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Applebaum surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Applebaum household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Applebaum is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Applebaum is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Applebaum, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Applebaum is of German origin, derived from the words "Apfel" meaning apple and "Baum" meaning tree, likely referring to someone who lived near an apple orchard or sold apples. It first emerged in the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Franconia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Applebaum can be found in a 1326 Bavarian tax record, listing a Cunrad Apfelbaum as a resident of Nuremberg. The spelling variations at the time included Apfelbawm and Apfelpaum.
In the 15th century, a merchant named Hans Applebaum (1432-1498) from Rothenburg ob der Tauber is mentioned in several trade documents, indicating the name's association with business activities.
The Applebaum name appeared in the famous Berne Chronicles, a 16th-century illustrated manuscript depicting Swiss history, where a Joachim Applebaum (1512-1583) is listed as a participant in a local uprising.
During the 17th century, the name spread to other parts of Germany, and a notable figure was the scholar and theologian Johannes Applebaum (1624-1689) from Leipzig, who authored several religious texts.
In the 19th century, Johann Applebaum (1815-1879), a renowned German sculptor from Munich, became known for his intricate wood carvings and public monuments.
As Germans immigrated to other parts of the world, the Applebaum name traveled with them, and individuals with this surname can be found in various countries today.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Applebaum surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 4 Applebaums recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.29x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 4 | 10.29x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 2 Applebaums recorded in 1881 and an index of 118.34x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green London | 2 | 118.34x |
| Whitechapel London | 2 | 526.32x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Applebaum surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Applebaum surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Applebaum households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Boot Maker | 1 |
| Cigarette Manufacturer | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Applebaum surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 49 in 2016. That gives Applebaum a modern rank of #34,957.
A German habitational surname referring to someone living by an apple tree or orchard.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Applebaum bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.