A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Haselhorst family of Germany.
Reg. 9254 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
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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 trois roues d'arg. C.: une roue d'arg., entre un vol de sa.”
GermanyLunebourg, c. 1725
Where the Haselhorst Arms Were Recorded
Lunebourg
Map of Germany showing where the Haselhorst arms are recorded
The Haselhorst arms were recorded in Lunebourg, c. 1725.
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.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Germany when the Haselhorst 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 Haselhorst Family in Germany
The family name Haselhorst originates from the northern regions of Germany, where it functioned as a topographical surname. In the German language, the name combines the words for hazel tree and a wooded hill or grove. This suggests that the earliest ancestors likely lived near a prominent landmark featuring hazel trees. By 1725, records confirm that the family was well established in the area of Lüneburg. During this period, the region was a center for salt production and trade, which influenced the daily lives and occupations of local residents. Families like the Haselhorsts were often deeply connected to the rural landscape surrounding the city, where they managed land and participated in the local agricultural economy. Over generations, the name served as a way to identify these individuals as people who belonged to a specific piece of land and a distinct community history.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasel and Horst
Hazel tree and a wooded elevation or thicket.
This name
HaselhorstA person who lived near a wooded area characterized by hazel trees.
also spelled
Haselhorste
Haselhorstt
Haselhorster
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
Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv, Kirchenbücher der St. Johannis-Kirche Lüneburg, 1725
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