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![Show Contents]() Applen Surname History
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The name Applen has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the given name Appeline. Appeline was a popular girl's name. "This was the usual English form of Appolonia, a martyr at Alexandria, who, among other tortures, had all her teeth beaten out It was a popular girl's name, and survived the Reformation. " 1 Early Origins of the Applen familyThe surname Applen was first found in Kent, where the first on record was Thomas Abelyn who was listed there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. 1 "The Aplins, who are now well established in the Chard district, [Somerset] were represented in Glastonbury and other parts of the county 200 years ago. " 2 Early History of the Applen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Applen research. Another 172 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1275, 1295, 1547, 1623, 1734, 1753, 1802 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Applen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Applen Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Applen include Applin, Appling, Applyn, Abelyn, Aplyon, Aplin and others. Early Notables of the Applen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Applen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Applen familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Elizabeth Aplin, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1730; Robert Applin to America in 1764; Elizabeth Appling to Richmond, Virginia, with seven children in 1820.
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
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