HASSEY
Hassey
Hassey is a British surname of English origin. The surname is derived from the Old English personal name "Hassa," which means "hazel tree." The addition of "-ey" indicates a location, suggesting that the original bearer of the name may have lived near a place where hazel trees were abundant.
The surname Hassey has been found distributed mainly in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. Variants of the surname include Hassy, Hassie, and Hasey.
Individuals bearing the surname Hassey have been recorded throughout British history in various professions and walks of life. Like many surnames, the origin and distribution of the name Hassey are connected to local histories and migration patterns, reflecting the complex tapestry of British social and cultural heritage.
Today, individuals with the surname Hassey can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British families have settled. The name continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, representing a small but significant branch of the country's genealogical tree.
There are approximately 123 people named Hassey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hassey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Craig
- Edward
- John
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Scott
- Sean
- Terence
Female
- Alison
- Caron
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Lauren
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Paula
- Rachel
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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