A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glazer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 6410 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
stagPeace and harmony, and one who will not fight unprovoked
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)
“De gu. à un cerf d'arg.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Glazer Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Glazer arms are recorded
The Glazer 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 Glazer 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 Glazer Family in Germany
The surname Glazer is an occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe. It comes from the Middle High German word "glas," which refers to the trade of a glassmaker or a glazier. In the eighteenth century, families with this name were often part of the skilled artisan class that played a vital role in local economies. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Glazer family were established in Bavaria. During this period, Bavaria was a center for traditional craftsmanship and trade guilds. Families like the Glazers often lived in small towns or rural areas where they provided essential services to their neighbors. Their presence in the region highlights how surnames were frequently chosen to reflect a person's specific craft or daily labor within their community.
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
Where the Glazer Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Glazer arms are recorded
The Glazer 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 Glazer Family in Switzerland
The surname Glazer is rooted in the professional traditions of medieval and early modern Europe, where it functioned as an occupational descriptor for those who worked with glass. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the city of Bâle, Switzerland, where records confirm their residence by 1745. During this period, Bâle served as a vital hub for trade and craftsmanship, providing an environment where skilled artisans could thrive within the city’s guild system. Members of the Glazer family likely contributed to the local economy through their specialized labor, which was highly valued in a growing urban center that required constant maintenance and architectural refinement. As the family integrated into the social fabric of the region, they became part of the long-standing Swiss tradition of professional specialization that defined many surnames of that era. Their presence in Bâle reflects the broader movement of skilled workers who helped shape the industrial and cultural identity of Swiss cities during the Enlightenment.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Glas
A hard, brittle, transparent substance made by fusing sand with soda.
This name
GlazerAn occupational surname for a person who worked as a glassmaker or glazier.
also spelled
Glazer
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
Bayerisches Hauptstaatsarchiv, Kurbayern Hofkammer: Steuer- und Katasterwesen, 1765
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
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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
