Asselin

Asselin Meaning & Origin

About Asselin
The surname Asselin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "asne," meaning "donkey." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a donkey, such as being stubborn or hardworking. Over time, the surname Asselin became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Asselin: 1,711
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,720
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASLN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A20405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 S IH0 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈæsɪlɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Asselin in Braille

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

The name Asselin in braille

How to sign the name Asselin using Sign Language

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

The name Asselin in sign language

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