About Dehaas
The surname Dehaas is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "haas," meaning "hare" or "rabbit." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place where hares were abundant or who worked as a hunter or catcher of hares. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was swift or agile like a hare.
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The surname Dehaas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dehaas 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 Dehaas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dehaas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.