SASSE
Sasse
Sasse is a surname of English and German origin. In Britain, it is believed to have originated from the Old English word "sæs" or "sæse," meaning "a protective garment" or "armour." This suggests that the name may have been occupational, possibly denoting someone involved in the production or sale of armour.
The surname Sasse has also been recorded in Germany, where it is often a variant of the name Sass, derived from the Germanic word "Sasso," meaning "flat stone" or "rock." This may indicate that individuals bearing the surname were connected to a rocky area or occupation.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Sasse have been found across various regions, reflecting the movement and dispersion of people over time. The name may have undergone modifications in spelling and pronunciation as families migrated and settled in new areas.
Today, individuals with the surname Sasse can be found in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and beyond. The name has likely evolved and diversified, with branches of the Sasse family establishing unique identities and histories in their respective regions.
There are approximately 100 people named Sasse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Sasse.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Billy
- Bj
- David
- Duncan
- James
- Justin
- Marcus
- Michael
- Rory
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Clara
- Elizabeth
- Frances
- Joanna
- Kelly
- Louise
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Vera
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.