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

Hassen, 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 Hassen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hassen in America

Hassen is the 13981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hassen surname appeared 2,156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Hassen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hassen 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 Hassen

The surname HASSEN is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "hase," meaning "hare" or "rabbit," possibly suggesting an association with hunting or a location where these animals were plentiful.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name HASSEN can be found in the Würzburg Codex, a 14th-century manuscript containing records of land ownership and taxation in the Franconian region of Germany. The name appears several times in reference to individuals and families residing in the area.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Hans HASSEN was a merchant and landowner in the city of Nuremberg. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the local trade guilds and was a influential member of the community.

During the 16th century, the HASSEN name appeared in various legal documents and records across different regions of Germany, suggesting the name's spread and establishment in multiple areas.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann HASSEN (1620-1687) was a renowned theologian and scholar from the town of Jena. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and was a respected figure in academic circles of his time.

Another individual of note was Friedrich HASSEN (1773-1849), a German writer and philosopher born in Karlsruhe. He is best known for his contributions to the fields of aesthetics and literary criticism, and his works were widely read and discussed during the Romantic period.

In the 19th century, the name HASSEN continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Germany, with several families using the surname in different regions of the country.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable figure was Max HASSEN (1891-1967), a German artist and painter known for his Expressionist works. He was part of the influential Brücke group of artists and his paintings are featured in several prominent museums and galleries.

It is important to note that while the surname HASSEN has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and various historical events, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hassen

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

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

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