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Early Origins of the Tasset family

The surname Tasset 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 Tasset family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tasset research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1697, 1777 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Tasset History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tasset Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tasse, Taisse, Tasset, Tassin, Tasson, Tassot, Tassard, Tassart, Tassier, Tassaert, Tassié and many more.

Early Notables of the Tasset family

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Tasset Ranking

In France, the name Tasset is the 6,844th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Tasset family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Simon Tassin, who settled in Canada in 1642; Yvon Tassin, who arrived in Louisiana in 1720; Antoine Tassart, who immigrated to New York in 1798; and Charles Tasse, who came to Philadelphia in 1845..



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