VAN ASWEGEN
Also recorded as Van Aswegen
Van Aswegen
Van Aswegen is a surname of Dutch origin. The surname is derived from the Dutch word "van" meaning "from", and the place name "Aswegen", which is believed to refer to a location in the Netherlands or Germany.
The van Aswegen surname is commonly found in South Africa, where it is often associated with families of Dutch descent. The surname may have been introduced to South Africa during the Dutch colonial period in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Individuals bearing the van Aswegen surname may have ancestral ties to the Netherlands or Germany, and may have a heritage rooted in Dutch culture and history. Variants of the surname may exist, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
The van Aswegen surname carries with it a sense of heritage and lineage, linking individuals to their Dutch roots and potentially reflecting a long history of migration and settlement. As with many surnames of Dutch origin, the van Aswegen name contributes to the diverse tapestry of British and South African surnames.
There are approximately 112 people named van Aswegen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named van Aswegen.