Hasbrouck is a family name which is commonly pronounced as /ˈhæzbɹʊk/. In terms of phonetic transcription, "has" is pronounced as /hæz/ where "h" is the unvoiced glottal fricative and "a" as a short "a" sound. "Brouck" is pronounced as /bɹʊk/ with a voiced bilabial stop "b", a pronounced round "o" vowel, and a voiceless velar stop "k". Overall, the spelling of Hasbrouck follows typical English phonetics, but the unique combination of letters creates a distinct and recognizable name.
The word Hasbrouck is a surname of Dutch origin. It derives from the combination of two elements: Has, which is a variant of the name Hans or Jan (common Dutch names) and brouck which means marsh or swamp in Dutch. Therefore, Hasbrouck can be roughly translated as Hans' swamp or Jan's marsh.