Ashcroft

Ashcroft is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from Old English, with "ash" meaning "ash tree" and "croft" referring to a small enclosed field or paddock.

The Ashcroft name is most commonly found in the North West of England, particularly in Lancashire. It is believed that the surname originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near an ash tree or on land that was cleared and enclosed for agricultural purposes.

Notable individuals bearing the Ashcroft surname include Michael Ashcroft, a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and former politician; and Sarah Ashcroft, a well-known British fashion blogger and social media influencer.

Over the centuries, the Ashcroft surname has spread beyond the British Isles, with Ashcrofts now found in various parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies.

The Ashcroft family crest features an ash tree amid a green field, symbolizing strength, longevity, and growth. The motto associated with the Ashcroft coat of arms is "Cedant Arma Togae," which translates to "Let arms yield to the toga."

The Ashcroft surname continues to hold a place in British heritage and history, with descendants proudly bearing the name as a connection to their ancestral roots.

There are approximately 8,801 people named Ashcroft in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,077th most common surname in Britain. Around 135 in a million people in Britain are named Ashcroft.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Gillian
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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