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

Hasette, 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 Hasette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hasette in America

Hasette is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hasette surname appeared 118 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 Hasette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hasette 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 Hasette

The surname HASETTE is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany.

HASETTE is derived from the Old French word "hasart," which means "chance" or "risk." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were known for their daring or adventurous nature. Alternatively, it could also have been used as a nickname for someone who frequently took risks or gambled.

In the 13th century, the name HASETTE appeared in several historical records and manuscripts from the regions of Normandy and Brittany. One notable mention is found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Wandrille," a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille, which dates back to the year 1232.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name HASETTE was Jean Hasette, born in the village of Coutances, Normandy, in 1287. Another notable figure was Renaud Hasette, a knight from Brittany who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name HASETTE appeared in several municipal records from the city of Rouen, Normandy. One such record mentions a Guillaume Hasette, a merchant who lived in Rouen during the reign of King Francis I (1515-1547).

During the 17th century, the name HASETTE was found in the parish records of the village of Saint-Malo in Brittany. One notable individual from this period was Marie Hasette, born in 1647, who was the daughter of a wealthy shipowner and merchant.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name HASETTE was Jacques Hasette, a French explorer and navigator who was born in Dieppe, Normandy, in 1702. He is known for his expeditions to the West Indies and his detailed maps of the Caribbean islands.

Throughout the centuries, the name HASETTE has been subject to various spellings and variations, including Hasart, Hazart, and Hazette. These variations can often be traced back to the original Old French word "hasart" and the regional dialects of northern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hasette

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

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 Hasette 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 Hasette 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 Hasette was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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