Asselborn was a commune in the canton of Clervaux until 1 January 1978, when it was merged with the communes of Boevange, Hachiville, and Oberwampach to form the new commune of Wincrange.
Prior to January 1, 1978, Asselborn was categorized as a commune within the Clervaux canton. Following this date, it merged with other communes—Boevange, Hachiville, and Oberwampach—to form Wincrange.