ASPELL
Aspell
Aspell is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Æspe" meaning "aspen tree" and the suffix "-le" denoting a clearing or meadow. The surname Aspell is primarily found in the counties of Kent, Essex, and Suffolk in England.
The Aspell family name has a long history in Britain, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries including Aspel, Aspall, and Aspale.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Aspell include British jockey Leighton Aspell, who achieved success in horse racing, particularly for his consecutive wins in the Grand National in 2014 and 2015.
The Aspell surname has contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the natural landscapes and rural occupations of historical England. Today, it continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its legacy within British genealogy.
There are approximately 202 people named Aspell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Aspell.
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
- Brian
- Ciaran
- James
- John
- Lance
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Raymond
- Robert
- Thomas
- Timothy
Female
- Carol
- Claire
- Deborah
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jessica
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Victoria