Hausen

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a house or settlement; possibly derived from a place name.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Haus' (house) combined with a locative suffix, or possibly from a place name in German-speaking regions. The surname originated as a topographic or locative designation.

About the Hausen Surname

A German topographic surname indicating a location characterized by houses or a settlement. The name has remained primarily concentrated in German-speaking regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,500 bearers in the United States #2,566 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with scattered presence in North America.

Hausen Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Hausen Surname