ASTLES
Astles
Astles is a British surname of Old French origin. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old French word "estelle", meaning "star". It is thought to have been a descriptive surname given to someone who was considered as bright and shining as a star, or perhaps someone who had a connection to the stars, such as an astronomer.
The Astles surname has been found predominantly in the Cheshire region of England, with historical records dating back to the 16th century. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Astles have spread out across the country, and there are now Astles families in various parts of Britain.
Notable individuals with the surname Astles include:
- John Astles (1743–1816) - an English politician and Member of Parliament
- Simon Astles - a contemporary British artist known for his intricate and colourful paintings
The Astles surname has been preserved through generations, although its popularity has remained relatively low compared to other British surnames. Despite this, the name holds significance for those who bear it and remains a part of British genealogical history.
Typical given names associated with the Astles surname
Male
- Albert
- Christopher
- David
- Graham
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Roy
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Andrea
- Carole
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Irene
- Jane
- Janet
- Julie
- Mary
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 575 people named Astles in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Astles.
Famous people named Astles
- Bob Astles - Soldier/colonial officer/Uganda/associate of presidents Milton Obote/Idi Amin (1924 to 2012)
- Mélanie Astles - French sportsperson and aviator
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.