A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haberkorn family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2290 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à un chapeau pyramidal d'or, retr. du même, orné de chaque côté d'une rose de gu. et sommé d'un panache de plumes de coq de sa. C.: le meuble de l'écu.”
SaxonySaxony, c. 1703
Where the Haberkorn Arms Were Recorded
Saxony
Map of Germany showing where the Haberkorn arms are recorded
The Haberkorn arms were recorded in Saxony, c. 1703.
Saxony had mines, trade and old landed families all at once. Silver made some fortunes and land held others, and both sorts of family kept arms, which is why Saxon names appear so often 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.
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
1658–1705
Reigning in Germany when the Haberkorn 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 Saxony.
Origin & History of the Haberkorn Family in Germany
The surname Haberkorn originated in the German-speaking regions as a descriptive occupational name, likely referring to a person involved in the cultivation or trade of oats. The name itself combines the Middle High German words "haber," meaning oats, and "korn," meaning grain. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Saxony. Records confirm that members of the Haberkorn family were living and working in this area by 1703. During this period, Saxony was a center for agriculture and trade, which provided a stable environment for families to settle and grow. As the family moved through different towns, they became part of the local social fabric, contributing to the rural economy that defined the German landscape of the time.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à une femme iss., posée de front, hab. de gu., ceinte d'or, tenant de chaque main une gerbe d'or.”
SwitzerlandFribourg, c. 1745
Where the Haberkorn Arms Were Recorded
Fribourg
Map of Switzerland showing where the Haberkorn arms are recorded
The Haberkorn arms were recorded in Fribourg, 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 Haberkorn Family in Switzerland
The surname Haberkorn is a descriptive name that originates from the German language, combining the words for oats and grain. While the name is often associated with regions further north, historical records confirm that members of the Haberkorn family were established in the Swiss canton of Fribourg by 1745. During this period, Fribourg was a center of agricultural and political activity, and families with this name were likely involved in the local grain trade or farming communities that defined the region. The presence of the family in this area suggests they were part of the steady movement of people across German-speaking territories who settled in Swiss towns to pursue trade and land ownership. Over time, these early settlers integrated into the local social structure, contributing to the development of the Fribourg region through their work and community involvement.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haber and Korn
Oats and grain or corn
This name
HaberkornAn occupational name for a merchant or farmer dealing in oats and grain.
also spelled
Haberkorne
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, 1972
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Sächsisches Staatsarchiv, Kirchenbücher der evangelisch-lutherischen Landeskirche Sachsens, 1703
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hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
hat or capDignity, and the honour of office
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
womanGrace, and the founding of a house
