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Asher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
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Germany

The name Asher, which is a local surname, reveals that the original bearer of the name once lived, held land, or was born in Swabia, a medieval dukedom that was in southwestern Germany. In the 1st century, Swabia was settled by the tribe of the Sueben who came from central Germany and drove the Celts to Gaul (France). After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Germanic Alemans from the north and the Bajuvaren from the east entered the region. These tribes were in turn defeated by the Franks under Clovis in 496. The dukedom of Swabia was formed in the 10th century. It was ruled by the Hohenstaufen family between the 11th and 13th centuries, when the counts of Wuerttemberg took control. Two other imperial dynasties also came from Swabia: the Hapsburgs and the Hohenzollerns, who were the Kings of Prussia and the last German emperors until 1918. Today, the area is called Baden-Württemberg.

Early Origins of the Asher family

The surname Asher was first found in Swabia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Asher family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asher research. Another 116 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1727, 1762, 1783, 1880 and 1957 are included under the topic Early Asher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Asher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Asch, Asche, Asches, Ascher, Assch, Assche, Aschen and many more.

Early Notables of the Asher family

Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Asher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Asher Ranking

In the United States, the name Asher is the 2,742^nd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1

Asher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Asher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

George Asher, who landed in New York in 1739 2
John Asher, aged 28, who arrived in Virginia in 1773 2

Asher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Edward Asher, who arrived in Tippecanoe County, Ind in 1845 2
Aron Asher, who landed in Mississippi in 1850 2
A Asher, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
Charles Asher, who arrived in Mississippi in 1852 2
Conrad Asher, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1855 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Asher Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Asher, who immigrated to America, in 1903
Albert Asher, aged 61, who landed in America from London, in 1903
Albert Asher, aged 64, who settled in America from London, England, in 1906
Adelaide Asher, aged 33, who arrived at New York City, N.Y., in 1924

Asher migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Asher Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

J. Asher, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Bardaster" in 1839 3
M. Asher, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Bardaster" in 1839 3
John Asher, aged 32, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hydaspes" in 1851 4
Mary Asher, aged 26, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Hydaspes" in 1851 4
John Asher, aged 32, who arrived in South Australia in 1851 aboard the ship "Hydaspes" 4
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Asher migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Asher Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

A Asher, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1843
M Asher, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1843
Miss Asher, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Northfleet" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand, Via Wellington and Lyttleton in February 1854 5
Mr. Benjamin Asher, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Martaban" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th October 1856 5
B. Asher, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Martaban" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 8th October 1856 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name Asher (post 1700) +

Michael Max Asher (1943-2012), American conceptual artist
William Milton Asher (1921-2012), American four-time Emmy Award nominated television and film producer, film director, and screenwriter
Tony Asher, American lyricist
Lee Asher (b. 1976), American magician
John Mallory Asher (b. 1971), American actor and director
Irving Asher (1903-1985), American motion picture producer
Hugh H. Asher, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1912; Candidate for U.S. Representative from Kentucky at-large, 1932 6
Harry F. Asher, American politician, Mayor of Mineola, New York, 1927-31; defeated, 1931 6
Greig Asher, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1980 6
C. E. Asher, American politician, Mayor of Macomb, Illinois, 1925 6
... (Another 20 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Asher family +

St. Francis Dam

Mr. Jessie Lloyd Asher, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
Mary A. Asher, American resident in Santa Clarita who survived when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

The Asher Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Virtute Duce
Motto Translation: With virtue for guide.

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) BARDASTER 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Bardcaster.htm
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) HYDASPES 1851. Retrieved http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1851Hydaspes.htm
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 5) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html