Asp

Asp Meaning & Origin

About Asp
The surname Asp is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ǫsp" or "ǫsptr," meaning "aspen tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or was associated with an aspen tree. The aspen tree is known for its slender, flexible branches and quivering leaves, and the surname Asp likely originated as a descriptive or locational name for individuals living in close proximity to these trees.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Asp is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Asp: 733
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,554
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Asp 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 Asp is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASP
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A210
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 S P
🌐 IPA
/æsp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Asp in Braille

Here's how to represent Asp in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Asp in braille

How to sign the name Asp using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Asp using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Asp in sign language

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