Appel

Meaning

Apple, derived from the German and Dutch word for the fruit.

Etymology

From German Apfel or Dutch appel, meaning apple, derived from Latin pomum. The surname likely originated as a topographic descriptor for someone living near an apple orchard or tree.

About the Appel Surname

A German and Dutch surname referring to apple trees or orchards, common among both Christian and Jewish populations. The name reflects agricultural heritage in Central European regions.

Distribution

Found in German-speaking countries, Netherlands, and Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities.

Notable Bearers

Karel Appel (Dutch painter), Appel (rapper)

People with the Appel Surname