Asner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The name Asner originated in the German speaking Austrian Empire, which was primarily located in the Danube River Basin. Surnames that identified the bearer by occupation, like Asner, became common in Germany after the 12th century. Asner is a name for a person who was a iron worker or iron seller.

Early Origins of the Asner family

The surname Asner was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The family would later emerge as nobility with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Ancient chronicles first mention one "Walther der Isiner" in the year 1272.

Early History of the Asner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asner research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1641, 1706, 1712, 1773, 1867, 1918 and 1919 are included under the topic Early Asner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Asner Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Asner include Eisner, Aisner, Eissner, Aissner, Eisener, Eisnert, Eisen, Aisener, Isener, Isner, Issner and many more.

Early Notables of the Asner family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Asner were Kurt Eisner (1867-1919), who was a German political journalist of Jewish descent. He took a prominent part in the...
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Migration of the Asner family

Austria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Asner or a variant listed above: Carel Eisner, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1732. Melcher Eisnert landed in Philadelphia in 1753. Nicolas Eisen settled in Texas in 1854; while Moritz Eisner came to Philadelphia in 1873..

Contemporary Notables of the name Asner (post 1700) +

Edward "Ed" Asner (1929-2021), American film, television, stage, and voice actor and former president of the Screen Actors Guild
Jules Asner (b. 1968), American television personality, writer, and former fashion model