Ashwell

Ashwell is an English and Scottish surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English words æsc meaning "ash tree" and wellă meaning "spring" or "stream".

Origins and Distribution

The Ashwell surname is believed to have originated in various places in England and Scotland which were named after ash trees and springs. The name is most commonly found in counties such as Hertfordshire, Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire in England, as well as in regions of Scotland.

Notable Bearers

  • Thomas Ashwell: An English composer and organist in the early 16th century.
  • Henry Ashwell: A Scottish politician known for his contributions to social reforms in the late 19th century.
  • Emily Ashwell: A British actress renowned for her performances in theatre and television.

Variants

Variants of the Ashwell surname include Ashewell, Ashwall, and Ashwelle.

Coat of Arms

The Ashwell family has a coat of arms featuring a depiction of an ash tree and a stream, symbolising the meaning of the name.

Popularity

The Ashwell surname is moderately popular in the United Kingdom, with a few hundred individuals bearing the name according to recent records.

References

  • Reaney, P.H. & Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames.
  • Hanks, P. & Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames.

There are approximately 1,549 people named Ashwell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,225th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Ashwell.

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
  • Anthony
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Deborah
  • Dorothy
  • Emma
  • Joan
  • Joanne
  • Laura
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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