About Nassau
The surname Nassau is of German origin and is derived from the name of a historical region in Germany called Nassau. It is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "nass" meaning "wet" or "damp" and "au" meaning "meadow" or "pasture." The name was likely given to people who lived near or owned land in the wet meadows of Nassau. Over time, individuals with this surname may have migrated to other regions, leading to its spread beyond Germany. Today, Nassau is a relatively common surname found in various parts of the world.
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The surname Nassau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nassau 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 Nassau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Nassau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nassau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.