ASHURST
Ashurst
Ashurst is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is locational, deriving from numerous places with the name Ashurst in England, such as villages in Lancashire, Kent, and West Sussex. The name is thought to mean "ash trees by a stream," from the Old English words "aesc" (ash tree) and "hurst" (wooded hill).
The Ashurst surname has ancient roots, and historical records show the name appears in various spellings over the centuries, including Ascesturst (11th century) and Asshurst (16th century). The name has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, including politicians, lawyers, and judges.
Notable bearers of the Ashurst surname include Lord Ashurst, an eminent British judge in the 18th century, and Henry Ashurst, a 17th-century English parliamentarian. The surname continues to be present in contemporary British society, with individuals across various professions and regions.
In modern times, the Ashurst surname is not as common as some other British surnames, but it remains a distinctive and recognisable name in the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 2,286 people named Ashurst in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,771st most common surname in Britain. Around 35 in a million people in Britain are named Ashurst.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Carmen
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan