A surname of German or Dutch origin, also referring to the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Can also be a variant spelling of 'hase' meaning hare in some Germanic languages.
From Middle High German 'hase' meaning hare or rabbit, originally a nickname for someone thought to resemble a hare in some way - perhaps quick, timid, or having prominent ears. Common in German and Dutch speaking regions, later spreading through immigration.
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