TheNameDBHassall
TopographicMeaning
A hall or dwelling associated with a person named Hassa or a location with hazel trees.
Etymology
Possibly derived from an Old English personal name 'Hassa' combined with 'hall' (dwelling), or alternatively from 'hæsel' (hazel) and 'hall'. The exact origin remains debated among etymologists.
About the Hassall Surname
An English surname of uncertain etymology, possibly topographic or derived from a personal name. The name remains relatively uncommon outside its traditional northern English stronghold.
Distribution
Found primarily in northern England, particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire regions.
Notable Bearers
Various English families; limited prominent historical figures