Smooth, shiny, or a person from the hedged enclosure
Hazen is likely derived from the Dutch word 'hazen', meaning hares, or from an Old English topographic name referring to a hedged enclosure. It may also be a variant of the Germanic name Hasan, meaning smooth or shiny. In the United States, it has a long history as a surname before its occasional use as a given name.
Less common today
Hazen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,740 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Four-term mayor of Detroit and 24th Governor of Michigan
Major League Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder
19th-century professional baseball player
