ASCOTT
Ascott
Ascott is a British surname with origins rooted in Medieval England. The name is a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name, specifically from the village of Ascott in the county of Oxfordshire.
The village of Ascott, located in the picturesque Cotswolds region, has a long history dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The surname Ascott was adopted by families residing in or near the village, often to signify their connection to the area.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Ascott surname have dispersed across the United Kingdom and beyond, leading to diverse branches and lineages of the family. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation as individuals migrated to different regions.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Ascott can be found in various parts of the world, each with their unique stories and contributions to their communities.
The Ascott surname holds a significant place in British history as a reflection of the country's rich heritage and the enduring legacy of its ancestral lands.
There are approximately 561 people named Ascott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Ascott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Keith
- Michael
- Na
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Tony
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Helen
- Jayne
- Julie
- Kim
- Linda
- Lisa
- Maureen
- Susan