ASPLAND
Aspland
Aspland is a British surname that has its origins in the East Anglia region of England. The name is believed to be of Old Norse origin and is thought to have been derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Ásbjørn', which combines the elements áss meaning 'god' or 'deity' and bjǫrn meaning 'bear'. Over time, the surname evolved to become Aspland.
The Aspland surname is most commonly found in the county of Cambridgeshire, particularly in the historic market town of Wisbech. The name was first recorded in the early 17th century in the parish records of the region.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Aspland were predominantly involved in agricultural and rural occupations, reflecting the agrarian nature of the East Anglian region. However, over time, descendants of Aspland families have diversified into various professions and settled in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Aspland surname has retained its distinctiveness and continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the ancestral roots and heritage of individuals who bear the name. Today, individuals with the surname Aspland can be found across the United Kingdom and in various other countries, reflecting the diasporic spread of British surnames.
There are approximately 493 people named Aspland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Aspland.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Roger
- Steve
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sheila
- Susan
- Wendy