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Where did the English Sarasin family come from? What is the English Sarasin family crest and coat of arms? When did the Sarasin family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Sarasin family history?

The Sarasin surname is derived from the Old French word "Sarrazin," meaning "Saracen." It is thought to have been a nickname in Medieval England for someone of swarthy appearance, or for someone returned from the Crusades, before becoming a surname.

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Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Sarasin have been found, including Sarson, Sarsen, Saracen, Sarason, Sareson and many more.

First found in Cumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that county.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sarasin research. Another 161 words(12 lines of text) covering the years 1285, 1327, 1455, and 1487 are included under the topic Early Sarasin History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Sarasin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Sarasin, or a variant listed above:

Sarasin Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Josefine Sarasin, aged 20, settled in Texas in 1848
  • Louis Sarasin, aged 22, settled in Texas in 1848

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  • Ronald Arthur Sarasin (b. 1934), American Congressman, Washington, DC


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The Sarasin Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Sarasin Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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