Essen

Type Settlement
Usage German, English

Meaning & History

From older Astnide, possibly a derivative of Old High German asc meaning "ash tree". This is the name of a city in Germany, founded in the 9th century.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesAstnide(Old High German)
Surname DescendantVon Essen(German)
Entry added August 16, 2017