Map of Germany showing where the Glauser arms are recorded
The Glauser 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 Glauser 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 Glauser Family in Germany
The surname Glauser traces its roots to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it emerged as a descriptive name rooted in the local landscape and agricultural life. In the Bavarian region, where records confirm the presence of the family by 1765, the name likely functioned as a topographical identifier for those who lived near specific geographic features or worked in particular trades related to the land. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a society defined by rural communities and organized parish life, which helped solidify the spelling and usage of the name across generations. Families like the Glausers were often deeply connected to their local villages, serving as farmers, craftsmen, or tradespeople who contributed to the stability of the Bavarian economy. As the family moved and grew throughout the late 1700s, the name became a permanent marker of their heritage and their long-standing ties to the southern German countryside.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
leafHappiness and abundance
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“De gu. à trois feuilles de tilleul mal-ordonnées, mouv. d'une même tige posée sur un tertre, le tout de sin. C.: un homme iss., hab. de gu., rebr. d'arg., au rabat du même, la main sen. appuyée sur sa hanche et tenant de sa dextre un verre à vin, rempli de vin. L. de sin. et de gu.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
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Map of Switzerland showing where the Glauser arms are recorded
The Glauser 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 Glauser Family in Switzerland
The surname Glauser is deeply rooted in the history of the Swiss Confederation, particularly within the German-speaking regions. The name is classified as a topographic or habitational surname, which suggests that the earliest families were likely named after a specific geographical feature or a small local settlement known as a "Glau." By the middle of the 18th century, the family had established a clear presence in the city of Basel. Records confirm that members of the Glauser family were active residents there by 1745, participating in the city's vibrant trade and civic life. During this era, Basel was a major center for commerce and printing, and families like the Glausers often integrated into the local guilds or professional circles that defined Swiss urban society. Over time, the name spread from these early hubs into the surrounding rural cantons, reflecting the steady movement of families across the Swiss landscape during the late modern period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Klaus
A German diminutive form of the name Nicholas meaning victory of people.
This name
GlauserAn occupational or habitational name referring to someone who lived near a mountain pasture or alpine meadow.
also spelled
Glazer
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bavarian State Archives (Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv), Kurbayern Hofkammer Buchhaltung
Bavarian State Archives (Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv), Pfarrbücher der Erzdiözese München und Freising
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
leafHappiness and abundance
