About Claassen
The surname Claassen is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Klaas, which is a short form of Nicholas. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Klaas. The name Klaas itself is derived from the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people." Therefore, the surname Claassen can be interpreted to mean "son of Klaas" or "descendant of Nicholas."
The surname Claassen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Claassen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent the name "Claassen" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Claassen."