About Askelson
The surname Askelson is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Áskell, which combines the elements "ás" meaning "god" and "ketill" meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." Askelson, therefore, can be interpreted to mean "son of Áskell." Surnames were often derived from personal names in Scandinavian cultures, and Askelson likely originated as a patronymic surname to denote the descendants or family of someone named Áskell.
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The surname Askelson is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Askelson 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 Askelson in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Askelson using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.