TheNameDBHausen
TopographicMeaning
Dweller at a house or settlement; possibly derived from a place name.
Etymology
Derived from German 'Haus' (house) combined with a locative suffix, or possibly from a place name in German-speaking regions. The surname originated as a topographic or locative designation.
About the Hausen Surname
A German topographic surname indicating a location characterized by houses or a settlement. The name has remained primarily concentrated in German-speaking regions.
Distribution
Primarily found in Germany and German-speaking regions, with scattered presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical records; primarily a regional surname