Asjes

Asjes is a Dutch surname, primarily found in the Netherlands and its former colonies, particularly Curaçao. It is a variant of Askes, which means "son of Aske," a diminutive of Asse. The root name Asse is originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the elements asc meaning "ash tree" or ansi meaning "god." Thus, Asjes ultimately derives from a Germanic personal name with connotations of strength, nature, or divinity.

Notable Bearers

The most prominent contemporary bearer is Ivar Onno Odwin Asjes (born 1970), a Curaçaoan politician who served as the fourth prime minister of Curaçao from June 2013 to August 2015. Prior to his premiership, he was a member of the Parliament of Curaçao and the Island Council. Born into a family with roots in the Dutch Caribbean, Asjes adds a political dimension to this surname.

• Meaning: Variant of Askes ("son of Aske"), from Asse (short form of Germanic names with elements "ash tree" or "god")
• Origin: Dutch
• Type: Surname (patronymic)
• Notable bearer: Ivar Asjes, former Prime Minister of Curaçao