Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Ashdown

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      Village in Essex, England

      Variations

      Ashdon, Ashton, Cashton
      The name Ashdown, originating from English, derives its meaning from the term village in Essex, England. In the historical context, Ashdown first appeared as a name and referred to individuals residing in or associated with the village of Ashdown in Essex. Throughout history, it was a common practice to use names to identify people based on their place of residence or the job they held. Thus, the name Ashdown became associated with individuals linked to the village community in Essex.

      In modern-day usage, the name Ashdown continues to be familiar, albeit relatively uncommon. This name is predominantly found within English-speaking regions, particularly those with ties to Essex or ancestral connections with the English village of Ashdown. While not extensively pervasive, the name Ashdown maintains its distinctiveness and serves as a reminder of the historical significance of the village it originated from. The name, albeit simple, imparts a sense of identity and a connection to the past for those who bear it, carrying with it the echoes of an English village and the lives lived within its bounds.

      Based on our records...

      Green

      Green

      This is the most common surname associated with Ashdown.
      Caroline

      Caroline

      This is the most common name of those married to a Ashdown.
      Arthur

      Arthur

      This is the most common name for a child of a Ashdown.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1840 is when there were the most people born with the first name Ashdown.

      Explore the origins of another name.