A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glasser family of Germany.
Reg. 8428 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Coupé: au 1 de sa. au lion léopardé d'or; au 2 d'or, chapé d'azur; à trois étoiles de l'un à l'autre. Cq. cour. C.: le lion, iss. L.: à dextre d'or et de sa., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Glasser Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Glasser arms are recorded
The Glasser arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1765.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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 Germany in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Glasser arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
In the Holy Roman Empire, coats of arms were often granted to individuals by the Emperor or his representatives. These arms were then passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants of the original holder. Younger branches of a family usually kept the same shield design without needing to change it, as the arms belonged to the entire lineage.
Granting authority
The Holy Roman Emperor held the sole power to grant new coats of arms throughout his vast imperial territories.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal imperial grant or by proving their noble status to the authorities.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Imperial Chancery registers, which began keeping formal records of such honors during the Middle Ages.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Glasser Family in Germany
The surname Glasser is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe during the Middle Ages. It was historically given to individuals who worked as glassmakers or glaziers, which were highly skilled trades involving the production and fitting of glass. By the year 1765, records confirm that members of the Glasser family were established in Bavaria, a region known for its dense forests that provided the fuel and raw materials necessary for glassmaking furnaces. Families in this profession often lived in small, specialized communities near these forest resources. As the name spread across the region, it became a permanent identifier for families whose livelihoods were tied to the craft of shaping and installing glass for windows and decorative items.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Glas
German word for glass or a substance made from silica.
This name
GlasserAn occupational surname for a glassmaker or a glazier who worked with glass.
also spelled
Glaser
Glazer
Related arms
Glaservariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Heintze, Albert. Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
lionCourage, strength and royalty
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
