2000
#31,924
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 683
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Very Rare Last name
Appleberry
A surname of English origin referring to an orchard or farm producing apples.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 835 Americans carry the last name Appleberry. That puts it at #33,651 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 410,484 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Appleberry surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
835
1 in 410,484
Census rank
#33,651
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
728
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 728 bearers of the surname Appleberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 33651st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Appleberry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.8%. The next largest groups are White (36.7%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Appleberry
The surname Appleberry is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name that referred to an area where apple trees grew in abundance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Appleberry can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already in existence by the late 11th century.
The name Appleberry is thought to have evolved from the Old English words "æppel" meaning apple and "bearu" meaning grove or woodland. Over time, the spelling of the name may have changed to reflect regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.
During the 13th century, a family bearing the name Appleberry was recorded as residing in the county of Gloucestershire, with records indicating their presence in the village of Applebury. This village name is believed to have been derived from the same root words as the surname, further strengthening the connection between the name and the geographical location.
Notable individuals with the surname Appleberry include John Appleberry (1567-1647), who was a prominent landowner and magistrate in the county of Wiltshire. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Appleberry (1628-1701), who was a celebrated herbalist and author of the book "The English Physitian Enlarged," which was a widely read work on traditional remedies and medicinal plants.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Appleberry family migrated to the American colonies, where they settled in the Virginia region. One of the earliest recorded instances of this was William Appleberry (1642-1712), who established a successful tobacco plantation and became a respected member of the local community.
During the 18th century, the Appleberry name gained further prominence with the birth of Thomas Appleberry (1717-1792), a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages and literature.
Another notable figure was Sarah Appleberry (1789-1856), who was a prominent abolitionist and advocate for women's rights, actively campaigning against slavery and promoting equal opportunities for women in education and employment.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Appleberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Appleberry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.8%. The next largest groups are White (36.7%) and Two or More Races (5.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Appleberry bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Appleberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American53.8% · 392
- White36.7% · 267
- Two or more races5.4% · 39
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 22
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Appleberry
Appleberry appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#30,165
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 777
+94 bearers (+13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Up 1,759 places
2020
#33,651
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 728
-49 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 3,486 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,924 | 683 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #30,165 | 777 | 0.26 | +94 bearers (+13.8%) | Up 1,759 places |
| 2020 | #33,651 | 728 | 0.24 | -49 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 3,486 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Appleberry surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,165 | #33,651 | -11.6% |
| Count | 777 | 728 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.26 | 0.24 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Appleberry bearers went from 777 to 728 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 3,486 positions in the national ranking, going from #30,165 to #33,651.
FAQ
Appleberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Appleberry?
Name Census estimates that about 835 living Americans carry the surname Appleberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 410,484 residents.
How common is Appleberry?
Appleberry ranks #33,651 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 728 people with the surname Appleberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (835), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Appleberry.
Has Appleberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Appleberry went from 777 recorded bearers to 728. That is a decrease of 49 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #30,165 to #33,651.
What does the Census say about the background of Appleberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Appleberry, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.8%. The next largest groups are White (36.7%) and Two or More Races (5.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Appleberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.8% (392 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Appleberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (53.8%), White (36.7%), Two or More Races (5.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Appleberry (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Appleberry mean?
A surname of English origin referring to an orchard or farm producing apples. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Appleberry (0.24 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Appleberry?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.