About Fassnacht
The surname Fassnacht is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vastnacht," meaning "fast night" or "eve of the fast." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or participated in the festivities of Shrove Tuesday or Carnival, which take place on the day before the Christian season of Lent begins. The name may have been given to someone who was known for their involvement in these celebrations or who was born or baptized on this day.
The surname Fassnacht is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fassnacht based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Fassnacht is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fassnacht in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fassnacht using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.