Ashill

Ashill is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the county of Norfolk in the East of England. The name is believed to be locational, deriving from the village of Ashill in Norfolk.

Etymology: The surname is derived from the Old English words 'aesc' meaning ash (referring to the ash tree) and 'hyll' meaning hill, combining to suggest someone living near or on a hill with ash trees.

Distribution: The Ashill surname is not very common, with most bearers of the name being based in Norfolk or surrounding regions. Over the centuries, some branches of the Ashill family may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom or beyond.

Notable Individuals: One of the well-known figures with the surname Ashill is ...

References:

  • Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

In conclusion, the Ashill surname with its roots in Norfolk, England, carries a sense of local identity and a connection to the landscape of the region.

There are approximately 136 people named Ashill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Ashill.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Barrie
  • Christopher
  • Dale
  • David
  • Gavin
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Stephen

Female

  • Anne
  • Jean
  • Joyce
  • Karen
  • Kathryn
  • Leanne
  • Margaret
  • Marian
  • Sian
  • Susan

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