hasel

Hasel is a toponym and surname found in German-speaking regions. The name derives from the German word hasel, meaning hazel, and is typically linked to landscapes where hazel trees were common or toplaces named after the tree.

Geography and naming

In Switzerland, Hasel is the name of a municipality in the canton of Aargau. As a place name, Hasel appears in various German-speaking areas, reflecting the historical practice of naming locations after prominent natural features such as hazel shrubs or trees.

People and usage

Hasel is also used as a surname in German-speaking communities. As with many toponymic surnames, it likely originated from ancestors associated with a place named Hasel or with hazel-filled landscapes.

Related terms

Hazel is the English equivalent and appears as a given name and surname in many English-speaking regions. Variants and related toponyms may occur in other Germanic-influenced areas.

See also

Hazel.