Ashby Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Ashby Name Meaning: Originates from the Anglo-Saxon word 'aesctun', 'aesc'(meaning ash)and 'tun (meaning town).May have also been taken from a places named Ashby throughout England.

A surname which may have been given to someone who lived or came from a town with ash trees growing in it. or from residence at a farm (byr) amongst ash trees.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Ashby Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Ashby family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 519
Agricultural Labourer 223
Labourer 48
House Servant 36
Straw Plaiter 30
Dress Maker 24
Servant 22
Laundress 20
House Keeper 20
Silk Weaver 18
Shoe Maker 15
Carter 15
General Servant 14
Lace Maker 13
Blacksmith 13
Carpenter 12
Bonnet Sewer 11
House Maid 11
Coal Miner 10
Charwoman 9
Plaiter 9
Wife 9
Butcher 9
Tailor 9
Agricultural Labourer Wife 9

Ashby Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Ashby 100% 34,363
2 Ashbey 83% 550

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