Sasse

Sasse Meaning & Origin

About Sasse
The surname Sasse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sasse," meaning "badger." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a badger, such as being tenacious or having a burrowing nature. The name Sasse may have been given to hunters or individuals who worked with badgers or lived in areas where badgers were prevalent. Over time, the surname Sasse has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sasse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sasse: 1,772
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,273
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sasse 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 Sasse is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 S
🌐 IPA
/sæs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sasse in Braille

Here's how to represent Sasse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sasse in braille

How to sign the name Sasse using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sasse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sasse in sign language

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