About Asquith
The surname Asquith is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Asketill, meaning "ash kettle" or "ash cauldron." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who lived near an ash tree or worked with ash wood. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Askitel, Asketel, and eventually Asquith. The surname Asquith is most commonly associated with the former British Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith, who held office from 1908 to 1916.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Asquith 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 Asquith in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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