Ascheim

Ascheim (also sometimes seen as Aschheim) is a surname of Ashkenazi Jewish origin. It is a habitational name derived from the town of Aschheim in Bavaria, Germany. The name translates roughly to "Ash Home" or "Ash Settlement." Surnames like Ascheim were often adopted or assigned to Jewish families during the late Middle Ages and early modern period as they were required to have hereditary surnames by various European governments. The spelling of the name may vary due to transliteration differences over time and geographical location. Variations in spelling, such as Aschheim, are common.