Terry Applewhite

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Terry Applewhite — English
124K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Terry Applewhite is a name that combines English origins. The first name Terry is a feminine given name of English origin. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A. The surname Applewhite: Antwan Applewhite (born 1985), American football player Ashton Applewhite (born 1952), American writer and activist Charlie Applewhite (1932–2001), American singer James Applewhite (born 1935), American poet Major Applewhite (born 1978), American football coach Marshall Applewhite (1931–1997), American cult leader Betty Applewhite, Desperate Housewives character Surviving the Applewhites, novel Isaac Applewhite House, historic site Ward-Applewhite-Thompson House, historic site W. H. Applewhite House, historic site Terry is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 124K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Terry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Terry

English

Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A.

Surname: Applewhite

English

Antwan Applewhite (born 1985), American football player Ashton Applewhite (born 1952), American writer and activist Charlie Applewhite (1932–2001), American singer James Applewhite (born 1935), American poet Major Applewhite (born 1978), American football coach Marshall Applewhite (1931–1997), American cult leader Betty Applewhite, Desperate Housewives character Surviving the Applewhites, novel Isaac Applewhite House, historic site Ward-Applewhite-Thompson House, historic site W. H. Applewhite House, historic site

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Terry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Terry by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Terry Applewhite

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Terry Applewhite:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Terry?
The first name Terry originates from English. Terry is a unisex diminutive nickname for the given names Teresa or Theresa (feminine) or Terence, Terrance (masculine). Terry A. Canales, American politician Terry A. Davis (1969–2018), American electrical engineer, computer programmer, creator of TempleOS. Terry A. Doughty (born 1959), American district judge Terry A. D. Strickland (born 1992), American convicted murderer Terry A. Osborn, American academic and professor of education Terry A. Simmons (1946–2020), Canadian-American lawyer and cultural geographer Terry A. White (born 1959), American prelate Terry A.
When was Terry most popular?
The name Terry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Applewhite?
The surname Applewhite originates from English. Antwan Applewhite (born 1985), American football player Ashton Applewhite (born 1952), American writer and activist Charlie Applewhite (1932–2001), American singer James Applewhite (born 1935), American poet Major Applewhite (born 1978), American football coach Marshall Applewhite (1931–1997), American cult leader Betty Applewhite, Desperate Housewives character Surviving the Applewhites, novel Isaac Applewhite House, historic site Ward-Applewhite-Thompson House, historic site W. H. Applewhite House, historic site
How common is the surname Applewhite?
The surname Applewhite is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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