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Etymology of Haase

What does the name Haase mean?

The Haase surname first began to be used in the German state of Bavaria, some time after the 12th century, when hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules, and names that were derived from locations became particularly common. The family name Haase is a local surname. Originally denoting the proprietorship of an estate or influence within a village, the German preposition von, which means from or of, used with local names, was taken as a mark of aristocracy. The surname Haase was given to someone who lived in Bavaria, where the family was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history.

Early Origins of the Haase family

The surname Haase was first found in Bavaria, where the family was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The name originates from the German word "Hase," meaning rabbit. Chronicles first mention Ruediger Hase in Bavaria in 1173, Henrich Hase, the owner of the inn "zum Hase" in Basel in 1293, and the name Hass appears in Prague in 1363.

Early History of the Haase family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haase research. Another 443 words (32 lines of text) covering the years 1316, 1362, 1421, 1503, 1536, 1684, 1742, 1762, 1774 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Haase History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haase Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Haase include Hase, Haase, Haas, Hasse, Hasen, Haass, Haasse, Haasen, Haes, Haese, Haess, Haesse, Heslin, Haeslein and many more.

Early Notables of the Haase family

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Haase Ranking

In the United States, the name Haase is the 4,751st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


Haase migration to the United States +

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Haase Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Ida Haase, aged 2, who arrived in New York, NY in 1701 2
  • Anton Haase, who arrived in America in 1778 2
  • Christoph Haase, who landed in America in 1780 2
  • Ludw Haase, who arrived in America in 1780 2
  • Friederich Andreas Haase, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1788 2
Haase Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Ingebord Haase, aged 27, who landed in New York, NY in 1836 2
  • Erich Johannessen Haase, aged 33, who landed in New York, NY in 1836 2
  • Marie Haase, aged 31, who landed in America in 1844 2
  • Miss Haase, who landed in America in 1846 2
  • Christian Haase, who arrived in New York in 1850 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Haase Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Daniel Haase, aged 12, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 2
  • Johann Haase, aged 23, who arrived in New York, NY in 1901 2
  • Katherina Haase, aged 4, who landed in New York, NY in 1901 2
  • Leontina Haase, who arrived in America in 1901 2
  • Sophie Haase, aged 11, who arrived in America in 1901 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Haase migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Haase Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Haase migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Haase Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Ludwig Haase, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Golconda" in 1859
  • Jeanette Haase, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Golconda" in 1859

Contemporary Notables of the name Haase (post 1700) +

  • Jennifer Haase (b. 1974), American politician from the state of Michigan
  • Cathy Haase, American stage and film actress, writer and educator
  • Helga Haase (1934-1989), German speedskater
  • Friedrich Gottlob Haase (1808-1867), German classical scholar
  • Friedrich Haase (1827-1911), prominent German actor and theatre director
  • Günther Haase (b. 1925), German diver who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics
  • Christopher Haase (b. 1987), German racing driver
  • Jürgen Haase (b. 1945), former German track and field athlete and Olympian
  • Hugo Haase (1863-1919), German politician, jurist and pacifist
  • Erich Haase (1859-1894), German physician and entomologist
  • ... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ALFRED 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Alfred.htm


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