Appelbaum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Appelbaum

What does the name Appelbaum mean?

The name Appelbaum is derived from the German word "apfelbaum" which means "apple tree."

Early Origins of the Appelbaum family

The surname Appelbaum was first found in the duchy of Brunswick, where ancestors of todayâ€™s bearers of the name Appelbaum, were part of the Feudal System that later became the backbone of early European society. One of the earliest records of this name is a document in which reference is made to the name, "curia dicta zume appelbume," in the year 1310.

Early History of the Appelbaum family

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Appelbaum Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Applebaum, Appelbaum, Appelbohm, Appelbom, Apfelbaum and many more.

Early Notables of the Appelbaum family

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Appelbaum migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Appelbaum Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bab Appelbaum arrived there in 1864 when he was 19

Contemporary Notables of the name Appelbaum (post 1700) +

Larry Appelbaum (1957-2025), American audio engineer and jazz historian, the Senior Music Reference Specialist in the Music Division of the Library of Congress
Stephen A. Appelbaum (1926-2000), American psychologist
Robert Appelbaum (b. 1952), American literary critic and academic
Ralph Appelbaum, American museum designer and planner
Paul S. Appelbaum (b. 1951), American psychiatrist
LaDonna Appelbaum (b. 1967), American politician, Member of the Missouri House of Representatives (2019-)
Judith Appelbaum (1939-2018), American editor and author
Josh Appelbaum, American screenwriter
Ian Appelbaum, American physicist at the University of Maryland
Eileen Appelbaum (b. 1940), American economist
... (Another 6 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)