A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hanzl family of Germany.
Reg. 8818 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
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)
“De sa. au chev. ployé d'or, acc. de trois roses du même. Cq. cour. C.: un demi-vol, aux armes de l'écu.”
Germanyc. 1765
Where the Hanzl Arms Were Recorded
Bavaria
Map of Germany showing where the Hanzl arms are recorded
The Hanzl 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 Hanzl 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 Hanzl Family in Germany
The surname Hanzl originated as a diminutive form of the name Hans, which was a common nickname for Johannes in German-speaking regions. By the mid-eighteenth century, the family was well-established in the Bavarian region. Records from 1765 confirm that members of the Hanzl family were active participants in the local community during this era. In Bavaria, families with this name were often associated with skilled trades or agricultural work, which allowed them to build stable lives in the rural villages of the time. Because the name evolved from a popular personal name, it likely spread as children were named after their fathers or respected ancestors. This naming tradition helped the Hanzl identity persist across generations as families moved through the changing political landscape of southern Germany.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Johannes
God is gracious
This name
HanzlA diminutive form of the name John, indicating a son or follower of John.
also spelled
Hansel
Hanzl
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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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
roseThe seventh son, and beauty with grace
