Asensio History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Etymology of Asensio

What does the name Asensio mean?

The 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 family

The 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 family

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Asensio Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Asensio, Asencio, Asenjo, Asentzio and others.

Early Notables of the Asensio family

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Asensio Ranking

France, the name Asensio is the 8,089^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Asensio family

Some 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.

Contemporary Notables of the name Asensio (post 1700) +

Manuel P. Asensio (b. 1954), Cuban-born, American money manager, founder, chairman and president of Asensio & Company, LLC
Pedro Calvo Asensio (1821-1863), Spanish playwright, journalist and politician
Pablo Asensio (b. 1973), Spanish footballer
Melanio Asensio (1936-1960), Spanish sprinter in the men's 200 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics
José María Asensio (1829-1905), Spanish historian, journalist, biographer and writer
José Asensio Torrado (1892-1961), Spanish general
Jaime Asensio de la Fuente (b. 1978), commonly known as Asen, a Spanish footballer and manager
Blessed Florentino Asensio Barroso (1877-1936), Spanish Catholic bishop and martyr
Eugeni Asensio (1937-1992), Spanish water polo sports official at the 1992 Summer Olympics
... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/