There are
1096
Faass in the USA
Faas is the
23251st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Faas

HoukjePasma-Faas

Houkje Pasma-Faas was a Dutch speed skater who won a bronze medal in the women's 500 meters at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

CeesFaas

Cees Faas was a Dutch field hockey player who won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 1986 Men's Hockey World Cup.

TonieFaas

Tonie Faas was a Dutch swimmer who competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and won multiple national titles in breaststroke events.

ObbeNorbruis-Faas

Obbe Norbruis-Faas was a Dutch Paralympic athlete who won multiple medals in wheelchair racing events, including gold at the 1984 Summer Paralympics.

PeterFaas

Peter Faas is a Dutch chef and food writer known for his innovative approach to traditional Dutch cuisine and his advocacy for sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.

GerlofFaas

Gerlof Faas was a Dutch historian and author known for his research on the history of Friesland, a province in the Netherlands, and for his book 'De Verhalen van Franeker.'

JohanFaas

Johan Faas was a Dutch footballer who played as a goalkeeper for clubs like Feyenoord and NAC Breda, and represented the Netherlands national team.

KarenFaas

Karen Faas is a Dutch fashion designer known for her avant-garde and conceptual approach to fashion, with a focus on sustainable and ethical practices.

HansFaas

Hans Faas is a Dutch artist and sculptor known for his abstract and kinetic artworks, which explore themes of movement, balance, and symmetry.

PetraFaas-Stokhof

Petra Faas-Stokhof is a Dutch volleyball player who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and won multiple national championships with clubs like VC Sneek.

Faas Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Faas' is a relatively uncommon surname of Dutch origin. It is derived from the given name 'Faas,' which itself is a diminutive form of the name 'Alexander' or 'Cornelis.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Faas' is primarily found in the Netherlands, where it is most concentrated. It may also be found in other Dutch-speaking regions and among Dutch diaspora communities.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Faas' include 'Faaz' and 'Faass.'
Migration and ImmigrationDue to its Dutch origin, the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Faas' are primarily related to Dutch individuals or communities relocating to other countries.