Meaning: Ash-tree settlement
The story
Ashton is an English surname drawn from places named for ash trees. It has established use for more than one gender, and Ash offers a short form that keeps the tree connection.
Nicknames
- Ash
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Surname-style
- Nature
- Modern
Origins
Ashton comes from English.
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