Aslin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Aslin is one of the names that was brought to England in the wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Aslin family lived in Huntingdon. The name is also derived from the ancient baptismal name Ansell. That name is derived from the Germanic elements ans, meaning god, and helm, meaning protection or helmet. It derived some popularity from the fact that it was borne by a number of famous medieval churchmen. Notably, St. Anselm (c.1033-1109), the Benedictine monk was known as "the father of Scholasticism."

Early Origins of the Aslin family

The surname Aslin was first found in Nottinghamshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Aslin family

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Aslin Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Aslin include Aslin, Aslen, Aslan, Asslin, Aslein, Ascelin, Asselin, Asselyn, Astlen, Aslyn, Asling and many more.

Early Notables of the Aslin family

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Migration of the Aslin family

In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Aslins to arrive on North American shores: John Aslein, who sailed to New York in 1811; and John Asslin, who was recorded in Ontario in 1879.

Contemporary Notables of the name Aslin (post 1700) +

Charles Aslin, distinguished British architect