Clasen Family Crest & Name History

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Glassen could easily become Clasen. Name scholars give the meaning as “The son of Clas, a pet form of Nicholas (people, victory)”. Records show Clasen as one of the forms Glassen took over time. Related forms: Claassen.

The 2010 US Census counted 1,485 people named Clasen, ranking it number 18,572 among American surnames. It sits among the 25,000 most common last names in the country. Names that sound alike, such as Clason, are easily confused in old records.

There is no single Clasen family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Clasen family name pack.