Lassen
/ˈlæsən/noun
Lassen is a surname of Scandinavian origin and a proper name used for places such as Lassen Peak in California.
Did you know?Lassen Peak was named after Peter Lassen, a Danish-born pioneer and settler who was killed in 1859 near the Black Rock Desert.
Etymological Timeline
Latin Antiquity
Latin
Laurentius
“A person from Laurentum, an ancient town in Italy; traditionally associated with laurel.”
Early Medieval Period
Old Norse
Lárus
“The Scandinavian form of Laurentius, later becoming Lars.”
Medieval Scandinavia
Danish/Norwegian
Larsen
“A patronymic surname meaning “son of Lars.””
19th Century
Danish-American
Lassen
“A Danish surname variant carried by immigrants, including pioneer Peter Lassen.”
Modern English
English
Lassen
“A surname and geographic name, notably in Lassen Peak and Lassen Volcanic National Park.”