About Ascher
The surname Ascher is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word "Asche," meaning "ash." The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived near or worked with ashes, such as a charcoal burner or someone who collected and sold ashes. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a pale complexion or someone who worked with ashes in a symbolic or ritualistic context.
The surname Ascher is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ascher based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ascher is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ascher in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ascher using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.