Asquith

Asquith Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Asquith: 568
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,850
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK0
🗽 NYSIIS
AGA
🔊 Soundex
A2030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 S K W IH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/ˈæskwɪθ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK0', 'ASKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Asquith in Braille

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

The name Asquith in braille

How to sign the name Asquith using Sign Language

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

The name Asquith in sign language

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