A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Glosser family of Germany.
Reg. 0169 · 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
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Map of Germany showing where the Glosser arms are recorded
The Glosser 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 Glosser 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 Glosser Family in Germany
The family name Glosser traces its roots to the historical region of Bavaria, where records confirm members of the family were established by 1765. The name likely originated as a descriptive occupational surname, as it is linguistically linked to the Middle High German word "glosser" or "glaser," which referred to a glassmaker or a glazier. During the eighteenth century, Bavaria was a center for skilled craftsmanship, and families often adopted surnames based on the trade they practiced within their local village or town. As these individuals moved through the German-speaking lands, the spelling of the name evolved to reflect regional dialects and local record-keeping habits. By the mid-1700s, the Glosser family was part of a stable social structure in southern Germany, where they contributed to the local economy through their specialized work in glass production and trade.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
glossa
Greek term for tongue or language.
This name
GlosserAn occupational name for a speaker, interpreter, or someone who worked with tongues.
also spelled
Glaser
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
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
