Hasan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The ancient roots of the Hasan family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Hasan surname, was a local name, for 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 Hasan family

The surname Hasan 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.