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The surname Tassart 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tassart research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1697, 1777 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Tassart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Tasse, Taisse, Tasset, Tassin, Tasson, Tassot, Tassard, Tassart, Tassier, Tassaert, Tassié and many more.
Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tassart Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In France, the name Tassart is the 5,533rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1