Find out how popular the last name Ashmon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ashmon.

Ashmon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ashmon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ashmon in America

Ashmon is the 94730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ashmon surname appeared 193 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ashmon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ashmon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ashmon

The surname Ashmon is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "æsc" (ash tree) and "mann" (man). This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an ash tree or grove, or perhaps a person who worked with ash wood.

The earliest known record of the name Ashmon dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273 as "Robert Ascheman." This early spelling variation highlights the potential connection to the ash tree and supports the theory of the name's English origins.

Throughout the centuries, the name has seen various spellings, including Aschman, Assheman, and Asheman, before settling on the modern form of Ashmon. These spelling variations were common during the Middle Ages due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and the influence of regional dialects.

One notable historical reference to the name Ashmon can be found in the marriage records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, where a William Ashmon was recorded as marrying Elizabeth Browne in 1611.

Among the early bearers of the Ashmon surname was John Ashmon, born in 1625 in Gloucestershire, England. He later emigrated to the American colonies, settling in Virginia in the mid-17th century.

Another notable figure was Robert Ashmon, a wealthy merchant born in 1712 in Bristol, England. He made significant contributions to the city's trade and commerce during the 18th century.

In the literary world, Elizabeth Ashmon (1795-1867) was a British novelist and poet who published several works during the Romantic period, including the novel "The Widow's Tale" in 1829.

Moving into the 19th century, William Ashmon (1821-1892) was a prominent architect in London, responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Royal Opera House.

Finally, one cannot discuss the Ashmon surname without mentioning Sir Arthur Ashmon (1877-1958), a British diplomat and statesman who served as the Ambassador to Turkey in the early 20th century.

While the Ashmon surname may not be as widespread as some others, its long history and deep roots in England make it a fascinating surname to explore, with connections to nature, occupation, and various notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ashmon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ashmon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ashmon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ashmon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ashmon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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