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The prestigious French surname Asselin is a proud sign of a rich and dynamic ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in France were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. As well as the names of the saints of the Christian Church, many of the most common French surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. They derive from the language of the Franks, who controlled France between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries. The name Asselin is derived from the Old French forename "Ascelin", which itself comes from the Germanic name "Adalin".

Early Origins of the Asselin family

The surname Asselin was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this ancient family has held a family seat from very early times.

The family, as a noble family of France, was raised to nobility and confirmed with letters-patent for their members and their descendants. In the 1700's, Eustache Benoît Asselin was not only a lawyer but also a notary and legislator and was known to his community as a man of noble bearing and dutiful purpose. In 1790 he published a book called, "Coutume du gouvernement, bailliage et prévôté de Chauny".

The branches of this prestigious family became more prominent and achieved acclaim through their valuable and constant contributions to the community in which they lived. Jean Augustin Asselin, known as a priest and a legislator in his region, was elected as Mayor of the town of Caerbourg in 1792 and became one of the major administrators of the department of la Manche.

In recognition of their dedicated and faithful service other bearers of the name were rewarded with titles and raised to nobility, such as, Louis Jean-Baptiste Asselin, who acquired a barony in the early 1800's. Alexandre Asselin de Villequier, magistrate and legislator, was created Baron, and Jean François Alexandre Asselin was granted Knighthood and became the Baron of Villequier in recognition of his valuable services to the King and country. To this day, the name Asselin is linked to the great French families.

Early History of the Asselin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asselin research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1700, 1790, 1792, and 1800 are included under the topic Early Asselin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Asselin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Asselin, Aselin, Ascelin, Asscelin, Assellin, Asellin, Ascellin, Asscellin, Asselain, Aselain, Ascelain, Asscelain, Assellain, Asellain, Ascellain, Asscellain, Asseling, Aseling, Asceling, Assceling, Asselling, Aselling, Ascelling, Asscelling, Asselaing, Aselaing, Ascelaing, Asscelaing, Asselaing, Axelin, Axelain, Axeling, Axelaing, Axellin, Axellain, Acelin, Accelin, Acellin, Acelain, Acellain, Accellain and many more.

Early Notables of the Asselin family

Notable amongst the family at this time was

Jean François Alexandre Asselin, Knight and Baron of Villequier

Asselin World Ranking

In Canada, the name Asselin is the 487^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,982 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Asselin is ranked the 193^rd most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Asselin is the 2,423^rd popular surname with an estimated 2,500 - 3,000 people with that name. 3

Asselin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Asselin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Louis Asselin, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Bordeaux, France, in 1920
Louise Asselin, aged 42, who settled in America from Rennes, France, in 1921

Asselin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

André Asselin, son of François and Marguerite, who married Marie-Louise and Drouin, daughter of François and Catherine, in Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 19th April 1751 4
Augustin Asselin, son of Philippe and Madeleine, who married Marie-Josephte Migneron, daughter of Jean and Marguerite, in Quebec on 10th November 1738 4
Charles Asselin, son of Philippe and Madeleine, who married Marie-Angélique Béchard, daughter of Louis and Marie-Françoise, in Kamouraska, Quebec on 14th April 1755 4
Charles-Jacques Asselin, son of Pierre and Louise, who married Marguerite Drouin, daughter of Nicolas and Marie, in Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 23rd November 1711 4
David Asselin, son of Jacques and Olivier, who married Catherine Baudard of France, in Quebec on 28th August 1655 4
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Asselin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Louise Asselin, who arrived in Canada in 1650
Pierre Asselin, son of David and Catherine Baudart, married Louise Bosche, daughter of Guillaume and Marie Paradis at Sainte-Famille, Québec, in 1679
Jacques Asselin, son of Jacques and Louise Roussin, married Marie Moricet, daughter of Jean and Jeanne Choret, at Sainte-Famille, Québec in 1687

Asselin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Olivier-François Asselin, son of André and Marie-Louise Drouin, married Josephte Alaire, daughter of Etienne and Marie-Josée, at Saint-Jean, Québec in 1794

Asselin Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Amelia Asselin, aged 60, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1912
Jean Asselin, aged 11, who settled in Montreal, Canada, in 1916
Leb Asselin, aged 36, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1916
Oliver Asselin, aged 41, who settled in Montreal, Canada, in 1916
Paul Asselin, aged 10, who immigrated to Montreal, Canada, in 1916

Contemporary Notables of the name Asselin (post 1700) +

William J. Asselin, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Chicopee, Massachusetts, 1953 5
Stuart Asselin, American Republican politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from New York County 5th District, 1933 5
Christopher P. Asselin, American Democratic Party politician, Elected Massachusetts State House of Representatives Ninth Hampden District 2002 5
Charles B. Asselin (1893-1982), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan State Senate 24th District, 1933-34; Defeated, 1934, 1944; Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 10th District, 1936, 1938 5
Dominique Joseph Asselin de Williencourt, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 6
Marie-Anne Asselin (1888-1971), French Canadian mezzo-soprano and voice teacher
Patrick Asselin (b. 1987), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Kevin Asselin (b. 1985), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Edmund Tobin Asselin (1920-1999), Canadian politician, administrator and businessman
Pierre-Aurèle Asselin (1881-1964), French Canadian furrier and tenor singer
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 1, Institut Drouin, 1958.
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, February 11) Dominique Asselin. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html