About Ashforth
The surname Ashforth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "æsc" meaning "ash tree" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the surname Ashforth likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or at a shallow crossing point in a river where ash trees grew. It may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an ash tree or a ford.
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The surname Ashforth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ashforth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ashforth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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