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Etymology of Ausman

What does the name Ausman mean?

The distinguished German surname Ausman is derived from the Greek term "erasmos," meaning "loved," and was initially used as a personal name. It was most likely originally borne as a surname by the son of someone named Ausman or a variation of it.

Early Origins of the Ausman family

The surname Ausman was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name was first seated in Frankfort from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Ausman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ausman research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1466, 1536 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Ausman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ausman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rasmusson, Rasmus, Asmus, Eras, Rasem, Asam, Asum, Rassmann, Assmann, Raes, Raskin, Rasmussen, Asmussen, Asmusson, Erasmi, Erasmus, Ausmus, Assman and many more.

Early Notables of the Ausman family

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Ausman migration to the United States +



Ausman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Frank Ausman, aged 39, who landed in America, in 1922
  • Lois Ausman, aged 21, who immigrated to Cherokee, Iowa, in 1923

Ausman migration to Canada +

Ausman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Philip Ausman, who was living in Ontario in 1871
Ausman Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Herbert Watson Ausman, aged 30, who settled in Toronto, Canada, in 1911

Contemporary Notables of the name Ausman (post 1700) +

  • La Verne Ausman (b. 1930), American Republican former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
  • Jon Ausman (b. 1953), American Democratic Party politician, from Cleveland, Ohio 1
  • Milton E. Ausman, American Republican politician, Candidate for Wisconsin State Senate 29th District, 1938 2
  • LaVerne George Ausman, American Republican politician, Member of Wisconsin State Assembly 69th District, 1975-78 3
  • Jon Ausman, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Presidential Elector for Florida, 1996; Member of Democratic National Committee from Florida, 2004-08 3
  • Donna Harper Ausman, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 3


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2012, November 5) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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