Asensio History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe noble surname Asensio is of Spanish descent and appears to be of locative origin. Thus, the name is derived from a natural or man-made feature near to where the original bearer once dwelled. In this instance, the surname Asensio is derived from the Basque word "asen" meaning "blackBerry bush," and the locative suffix "-sio." Thus the surname Asensio signifies "dweller at the place where the blackberry bushes grew." Early Origins of the Asensio familyThe surname Asensio was first found in the northern Basque country, where the family was able to establish their "casa solar" and become an influential family. Early History of the Asensio familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asensio research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1736, 1767 and 1791 are included under the topic Early Asensio History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Asensio Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Asensio, Asencio, Asenjo, Asentzio and others. Early Notables of the Asensio familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Asensio Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Asensio RankingIn France, the name Asensio is the 8,089th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Asensio familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gaspar Asensio who arrived in New Spain in 1569; Gonzalo Asensio who settled in Peru in 1570; and Hernando Asensio who settled in New Spain in 1576. Among later settlers were Manuel Asensio Caceres who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1852.
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