Maples

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The surname Maples is a location surname meaning “at the maples” and referred to those people who had a residence near maple trees. The name probably originated in Yorkshire ^[1] or perhaps in Essex. In Essex the name is first recorded in the 13th century. The motto for the surname Maples is “Non vi sed virtute,” which translates to “By force and prudence.” ^[1] The first people with the name Maples to settle in America came in the 17th century and settled mostly in Virginia. ^[1]

POPULARITY

According to The White Pages, the last name Maples ranks as number 2,987 on their list of American surnames. Most people in the United States with the last name Maples are to be found in Tennessee, Texas or Alabama. ^[1]

FACTS

• The Maple tree corresponds to the Celtic horoscope for people born between April 11th and April 20th, and October 14th and October 23rd. In the Celtic tradition, the Maple tree represents liberty and generosity. ^[1]
• There are more than 200 different species of maple trees around the world, many of them in Asia. In the United States and Britain, maple trees are best known for producing maple syrup. ^[1]
• As early as 1700, the maple leaf became the symbol of Canada, and appears on the Canadian flag. ^[1]
• Maple trees symbolize balance, promise and practicality. ^[1]

NAMESAKES

• Maples Pavilion: Stanford basketball pit
• Maples Communication, Inc.
• The Maples Inn: Connecticut Hotel and Resort

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Marla Maples: actress (born 1963)
• John Cradock Maples: politician (born 1943)
• William R. Maples: anthropologist (born 1937)
• Dan Maples: golf course architect
• Howard Maple: baseball player
• Miss Marples: character from Agatha Christie novels

NOTES

Author: Sarena Emily Levinson