The rapley Surname
rapley Name Meaning and History
- English: probably connected with Rapley Farm in Berkshire, although it is not clear whether the surname is derived from the farm name or vice versa.
- Altered spelling of the Swiss family name Räpple (see Rappleye).
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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