| ![Show Contents]() Vantassel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Vantassel familyThe surname Vantassel 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 Vantassel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vantassel research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1697, 1777 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Vantassel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vantassel 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 Vantassel familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vantassel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vantassel RankingIn the United States, the name Vantassel is the 9,490th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Vantassel familySome 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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- Park Albert Van Tassel (1853-1930), American pioneering aerial exhibitionist he made the first balloon flights in New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado and helped invent and introduce methods of parachute jumping from balloons. His efforts helped introduce ballooning and parachuting internationally and also helped introduce women to these sports 2
- George Van Tassel (1910-1978), American contactee, ufologist, author
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