indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Surname (from location)
Usage Middle High German
Meaning & History
The surname Ashbaugh has German origins, deriving from the Middle High German name Asbach. It is a habitational name, meaning it was originally used to identify someone from a place called Asbach, which exists in several locations in Germany.
The name itself is composed of:
- "Asch" (meaning ash tree)
- "Bach" (meaning stream or brook)
Thus, Ashbaugh likely referred to someone who lived near an ash tree by a stream. Over time, spelling variations emerged, including Ashbough, Aschbach, and Ashback.
The surname was brought to the United States by German immigrants in the 18th century, with early records showing Ashbaugh families settling in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
The name itself is composed of:
- "Asch" (meaning ash tree)
- "Bach" (meaning stream or brook)
Thus, Ashbaugh likely referred to someone who lived near an ash tree by a stream. Over time, spelling variations emerged, including Ashbough, Aschbach, and Ashback.
The surname was brought to the United States by German immigrants in the 18th century, with early records showing Ashbaugh families settling in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.