This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: peggyapodaca64 Surnames: Apodaca Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.apodaca/6.25/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Castilianized form of Basque Apodaka, a habitational name from a place in Araba province, Basque Country. The place name is of disputed etymology; it may be based on the word abi or ahabi 'bilberry'. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.