ASSHETON
Assheton
The surname Assheton is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name ‘Aesctun’, meaning ‘ash tree settlement’. The name Assheton is a habitation name, where the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place called Asheton or a settlement with ash trees.
The Assheton family is an ancient and prominent lineage in British history, particularly associated with Lancashire. The family seat is at Middleton Hall, near Middleton in North West England. One of the most notable figures of the Assheton family is Ralph Assheton, 1st Baron Clitheroe, who was a Conservative politician and served as a Member of Parliament.
The Assheton family crest features a shield with three red mullets (star shapes) on a silver background, often accompanied by the family motto “Per varios casus”, meaning ‘Through various dangers’.
Over the centuries, the Assheton surname has branched off into various spellings, including Ashton, Asheton, and Ashen, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the English language. Today, individuals bearing the surname Assheton can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world.
The Assheton name carries with it a sense of heritage and a connection to the rich tapestry of British history, making it a significant part of the country’s cultural and genealogical landscape.
There are approximately 91 people named Assheton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Assheton.
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.