ANCELIN (French) Diminutive of ANCEL, an occupational name for a domestic servant, Old French 'ancel(e)' (Latin "ancilla" meaning 'serving maid'). ASSELIN (French) Diminutive of 'ASSE', which is from a Frankish personal name 'A(t)zo', a pet form of any of the various Germanic compound names with a first element 'adal' (noble). Source: A Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges Barbara Harold Ashley wrote: > What is the meaning of the names Ancelin and Asselin and their origins? > Thank you > Harold Ashley > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2