| ![Show Contents]() Tassin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Belgium Early Origins of the Tassin familyThe surname Tassin was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Baltus Van Tassel and Katrina Van Tassel were characters in Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Early History of the Tassin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tassin research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1697, 1777 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Tassin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tassin Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tasse, Taisse, Tasset, Tassin, Tasson, Tassot, Tassard, Tassart, Tassier, Tassaert, Tassié and many more. Early Notables of the Tassin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tassin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tassin RankingIn France, the name Tassin is the 2,036th most popular surname with an estimated 3,076 people with that name. 1
 Tassin migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tassin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Yvon Tassin, who arrived in Louisiana in 1720
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tassin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Mr. Simon Tassin, (b. 1642), aged 20, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 1st April 1642 2
- Mr. Jacques Tassin, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 9th April 1642 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tassin (post 1700) | + |
- André Tassin (1902-1986), retired French footballer
- Éloi Tassin (1912-1977), French professional road bicycle racer, winner of a stage in the 1939 and 1947 Tour de France
- Thierry Tassin (b. 1959), Belgian racing driver
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Tassin migration to the United States 
Tassin migration to Canada 
