Where Does the Haser Surname Come From?

Haser is how some branches of the Hase family came to write their name. The name is usually explained as “Hare”.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Hase surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

How the spelling arose

Records show Haser as one of the forms Hase took over time.

The 2010 US Census counted 359 people named Haser, ranking it number 56,836 among American surnames. That puts it among the top 100,000 US surnames. INSEE counts 166 people born in France with the Haser surname between 1891 and 2000; the busiest decade was 1921–1930. Want more than a summary? See the Haser family name pack.