Askham Family History

From Askham Bryan and Askham Richard (WR Yorks), which are recorded as Ascam in 1086 and Askham in the 12th century, and perhaps also from Askham (Notts), which is recorded as Ascam in 1086, Ascham in 1167, and Askham in 1329.

The place-names derive from Old English æsc ‘ash-tree’ + hām ‘homestead village’, with the first element replaced or influenced by Old Scandinavian askr ‘ash-tree’.

Perhaps occasionally from Askham (Westm), which is recorded as Ascum, Askum, Askom in the 13th century.

The place-name derives from Old Scandinavian askum ‘at the ash-trees’ (the dative plural form of askr).