Assmann

Assmann is a German surname. It is derived from the given name Asman, a diminutive of names beginning with the Old High German element "asc," meaning "ash tree." This suggests a possible connection to individuals who lived near ash trees or were associated with places named after them.

The name can be found predominantly in German-speaking regions, and variations in spelling may exist depending on regional dialects and historical evolution of surnames.

Notable individuals with the surname Assmann include:

• Jan Assmann (born 1938), a German Egyptologist and cultural scholar, known for his work on cultural memory and collective identity.
• Aleida Assmann (born 1947), a German professor of English and Literary Studies, also known for her work on cultural memory. (She is the wife of Jan Assmann.)