Find out how popular the last name Chasen is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Chasen.

Chasen, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Chasen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chasen in America

Chasen is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chasen surname appeared 458 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Chasen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chasen to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Chasen

The surname Chasen is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'chase', which means 'to hunt' or 'to chase'. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family whose occupation involved hunting or chasing game.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Chasen can be found in the records of the town of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to the late 1500s. It is believed that the name was initially concentrated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

In the 17th century, variations of the name, such as 'Chassen' and 'Chasen', appeared in various documents and records across different regions of Germany. This indicates that the name had begun to spread beyond its initial geographical boundaries.

The Chasen name gained prominence in the 18th century, when Johann Friedrich Chasen (1720-1795), a renowned German philosopher and theologian, published several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Chasen surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Chasen (1805-1872), a German politician and lawyer who played a pivotal role in the unification of Germany under Otto von Bismarck's leadership. He served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives and was a staunch advocate for constitutional reforms.

In the 19th century, the Chasen family established themselves in the town of Heidelberg, where they became prominent landowners and businessmen. The Chasen family estate, known as 'Chasenhof', was a well-known landmark in the region.

As the Chasen surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through immigration. One notable individual was Wilhelm Chasen (1867-1945), a German-American businessman who founded the Chasen's restaurant chain in Los Angeles, California, which became a popular hangout for Hollywood celebrities in the mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Chasen has been associated with various occupations, including hunting, law, philosophy, politics, and entrepreneurship, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chasen

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Chasen.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Chasen was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Chasen has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Chasen was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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