Astles Surname
Approximately 1,058 people bear this surname
Astles Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Asketel,' one of the many corruptions of this early and popular name; v. Oskell. Asketel became, of course, Askil. Hence the Askils below. From Askil to Astell was an easy transition.
Read More About This SurnameAstles Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 517 | 1:107,772 | 11,228 |
| Canada | 294 | 1:125,325 | 13,101 |
| United States | 109 | 1:3,325,311 | 189,554 |
| Australia | 69 | 1:391,242 | 31,907 |
| Scotland | 23 | 1:232,775 | 11,829 |
| Wales | 17 | 1:182,031 | 12,022 |
| France | 8 | 1:8,302,840 | 321,660 |
| Netherlands | 7 | 1:2,412,454 | 94,797 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 | 1:307,506 | 12,899 |
| Thailand | 4 | 1:17,659,586 | 685,799 |
| Gibraltar | 1 | 1:33,954 | 1,660 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 245 | 1:99,491 | 10,063 |
| Wales | 1 | 1:1,568,416 | 19,290 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1:50,218,684 | 817,899 |
Astles Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Asketel,' one of the many corruptions of this early and popular name; v. Oskell. Asketel became, of course, Askil. Hence the Askils below. From Askil to Astell was an easy transition. Aschetil de Ousegarth, Yorkshire, is set down in one record variously as Aschetin, Asketin. Aschetel, and Astill; v. Index, Cartularium Abbathiae de Whiteby, Ordinis S. Benedicti.
Anketinu de Martivall, Lincolnshire, 1 Edward I: Placita de Quo Warranto, temp. Edward I-III.
Astill fil. Wilfriche, Oxfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Astell Propositus, Oxfordshire, ibid.
William Astil, Oxfordshire, ibid.
Peter Askyl, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Alan Askil, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Stephen Astel, Cambridgeshire, ibid.
Simon Astil, Buckinghamshire, ibid.
Robertus Ascull, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Hugh Astel, rector of Aylmerton, Norfolk, 1371: History of Norfolk.
Nicholas Astell, vicar of Stradset, Norfolk, 1450: ibid.
As Asketin was a familiar form (possibly diminutive) of Asketel, it is probable that Askin, Askins, and Haskins are thus derived; v. Askin.
'Item paied to Edmonde Astell, keper of Grenewiche park for thornes, at', 1532: Privy Purse Exp., Henry VIII.
1675. William Halfheid and Anne Astle: Marriage Alleg. (Canterbury).
1722. Baptised — Thomas, s. John Astill: St. Mary Aldermary (London).
(Scandinavian) Astle's (Son): v. Astle, Astill 2.
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Astles Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Astles Come From? nationality or country of origin
Astles is found most frequently in England. It may occur as:. For other possible spellings of Astles click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Astles? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 345,892nd most numerous family name on a worldwide basis, held by approximately 1 in 6,888,040 people. It is primarily found in Europe, where 55 percent of Astles live; 53 percent live in Northern Europe and 53 percent live in British Isles.
It is most prevalent in England, where it is held by 517 people, or 1 in 107,772. In England it is most numerous in: Cheshire, where 44 percent live, Derbyshire, where 6 percent live and Staffordshire, where 5 percent live. Aside from England it occurs in 13 countries. It also occurs in Canada, where 28 percent live and The United States, where 10 percent live.
Astles Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Astles has changed through the years. In England the share of the population with the last name increased 211 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it increased 10,900 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Wales it increased 1,700 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Astles Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those bearing the Astles last name are 18.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 65% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Astles earn in different countries varies marginally. In United States they earn 2.8% more than the national average, earning $44,356 USD per year and in Canada they earn 6.14% more than the national average, earning $52,736 CAD per year.
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