Show ContentsBassen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The first bearer of the name Bassen most likely took on this name based on an early member of the family who was a person of small stature having derived from the Old English word bas, meaning short.

Early Origins of the Bassen family

The surname Bassen was first found in Haddingtonshire, where they held a family seat from about the 13th century.

Early History of the Bassen family

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Bassen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bass, Bassin, Bassen and others.

Early Notables of the Bassen family

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United States Bassen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bassen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hector Bassen, who arrived in Texas in 1845


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