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Surname Apela (Apela
, Apelar
, Appeler) , globally, is a rare cognomen. The cognomen Apela is habitual in Kenya, where it is a rare surname, Uruguay, and Philippines, where it is a very rare surname. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Kenya, Nigeria, and Philippines. More frequently, Apela is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Apela | Philippines, India, Nigeria, Indonesia, Kenya |
| Apelar | United States, India, Philippines |