Surname Haßelhorst - Meaning and Origin
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Haßelhorst: What does the surname Haßelhorst mean?
The last name Haßelhorst is a German topographic surname, which means that it was likely originally derived from the name of a place or region. It is composed of two elements: “Haßel” which likely refers to a type of hazel tree, and “horst” meaning wooded hill. The name likely originated in the Middle German region of Saxony-Anhalt, where it is believed to have evolved from the term "Haßelhorst" which is used to refer to a hazel tree-covered hill or wooded area.
The Haßelhorst surname is likely hundreds of years old, first appearing in surviving documents from the 13th century. It is thought that people were given the Haßelhorst surname either because they resided in a hazel tree-filled area, or were farmers or foresters who were responsible for tending hazel trees.
Variations of the Haßelhorst name are still commonly used today. In Germany, variations with a double "s" like "Haßelhorst" are typically used, although variations with a single "s" and an "a" like "Haselhorst" are still seen. Haßelhorst is also found as a surname with variants in both German-speaking countries, as well as in the English-speaking world. In the United States, for example, the name is sometimes found as Hazelhurst.
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Originally derived from a location in Lower Saxony, Germany, the last name Haßelhorst is now quite common throughout Europe, North and South America, and Australia. In Germany, it is found particularly in the northern parts of the country, but its frequency there is still only 7.2 people per million. The last name is also common in the Netherlands, where its frequency is 26.3 people per million.
In the United States, the last name Haßelhorst is most frequently found in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states, such as Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Its frequency is 5.5 people per million here. In Canada, the last name is quite uncommon, being found at a frequency of only 0.9 people per million.
In Australia, Haßelhorst is much more common than in Canada, with a frequency of 7.7 people per million. This is likely due to the large numbers of German immigrants who have settled in Australia. South America is also quite popular with people of this last name, especially Brazil, with its 10.2 people per million.
Overall, the last name Haßelhorst is becoming increasingly common with the movement of people and further intermixing of cultures. It is a unique name, and can provide a direct link to the past for anyone of the Haßelhorst line.
Variations of the surname Haßelhorst
There are several variants, spellings and surnames for the same origin for the surname Haßelhorst. The most common variation is Haselhorst (with an 'a' instead of the 'ß').
The spelling "Häselhorst" is sometimes used in Germany whilst the spelling "Haeselhorst" or "Häselhorst" is sometimes used in regions outside of Germany.
The surname can also appear as "Hesselhorst" (without the umlaut). "Hässelhorst" is another alternative spelling, as is "Hesselhort".
The "Haßen-" variant sometimes appears, with a double S instead of the soft "ß". Another variation is Hassenort.
Within the Dutch language, the name itself may become slightly rewound, and is seen as "Haazelhorst" or "Hazelhorst" and also "Haezelhorst".
And finally, very occasionally, different setups can also occasionally result in the surname becoming "Haiselhorst". All of these spellings and variants of the surname are still of the same origin.
Famous people with the name Haßelhorst
- Claus Haßelhorst: German airman who fought the Allies during the Battle of Britain in World War II.
- Markus Haßelhorst: German Men's Olympic Handball Player.
- Sebastian Haßelhorst: German Motocross Racer.
- Marko Haßelhorst: German Volleyball Player.
- Sarah Haßelhorst: German Graphics Artist and Computer Scientist.
- Kurt Haßelhorst: German Social Politician and Former Minister of Education, Research and Technology.
- Thomas Haßelhorst: German Actor, Director and Screenwriter.
- Florian Haßelhorst: German Painter and Photographer.
- Adam Haßelhorst: German Contemporary Artist.
- Christina Haßelhorst: German Singer-Songwriter.
- Robert Haßelhorst: German Physicist and Theoretical Astrophysicist.
- Bettina Haßelhorst: German Architect and Urban Planner.
- Mathias Haßelhorst: German Music Producer and DJ.
- Elisabeth Haßelhorst: German Author and Literary Editor.
- Henrik Haßelhorst: German Classical Cello Player.