Map of Netherlands showing where the Bauser arms are recorded
The Bauser arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Bauser Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Bauser arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Bauser Family in Netherlands
The history of the Bauser family in the Netherlands is rooted in the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm their presence by 1815. During this period, the Netherlands underwent significant social changes, including the formalization of surnames under the Napoleonic civil registration system. Families in Friesland often lived in close-knit agricultural communities where names were closely tied to local geography and trade. The name Bauser likely evolved from regional linguistic roots, reflecting the distinct Frisian culture that has long maintained its own language and traditions separate from the rest of the country. By the early 19th century, members of the family were integrated into the local economy, contributing to the development of the Frisian countryside as the nation transitioned into the modern era of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Taillé de gu. sur arg.; à deux roses de l'un à l'autre, bout. d'or. C.: une rose de gu., bout. d'or, accostée de deux boutons de rose, le tout mouv. d'une même tige, feuillée de sin.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Bauser arms are recorded
The Bauser arms were recorded in Bâle, c. 1745.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Switzerland in this period.
How Arms Worked in Switzerland
In Switzerland, coats of arms were not restricted to the nobility and were often adopted by common citizens and families. These symbols were passed down through generations to show family identity. When branches of a family grew, they often changed small details of the design to distinguish their own line from the original group.
Granting authority
Cantonal and civic authorities managed the use of coats of arms within their specific regions and local jurisdictions.
How they got arms
Families typically assumed their own coats of arms based on local custom rather than receiving them from a central monarch.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in various cantonal and civic registers starting from the fourteenth century throughout the Swiss region.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Switzerland.
Origin & History of the Bauser Family in Switzerland
The family name Bauser traces its roots to the German-speaking regions of Switzerland, where it became established as a distinct surname by the mid-eighteenth century. Official records confirm that members of the Bauser family were living in the city of Bâle by 1745, a time when the city served as a vital hub for trade and craftsmanship along the Rhine River. During this period, families often took names based on their specific trade or their ancestral home, and the name Bauser likely evolved from these local linguistic traditions. As the family settled into urban life in Bâle, they became part of the growing middle class that supported the city’s development as a center for banking and manufacturing. Over the following generations, the family integrated into the social fabric of the region, contributing to the local economy and the civic life of the Swiss cantons.
Bauser Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Bauer
A person who cultivates land or a farmer.
This name
BauserDerived from a Middle High German occupational term for a peasant or farmer.
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland (1811-1950)
Nationaal Archief, Registers van de Burgerlijke Stand
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wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
