Tracing the Haensen Family Name

Ask a genealogist about Haensen and the first name they will mention is Hans.

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “A descendant of Hans”. Haensen is listed among the recognised spellings of Hans. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Related forms: Haense, Haensse and Hanhsen.

Haensen coat of arms

There is no single Haensen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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