Apelby — Family Name, Records and Arms

The same name, two spellings: Apelby and Appleby. In origin, the name means “Apple farm”.

Apelby coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Appleby surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Apelby and Appleby

Before spelling was fixed, Appleby was also written Apelby. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Applebee.

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