A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hassell family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 2374 · Swedish, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. plein; au 2 d'arg. à un arbre terrassé au nat. Cq. cour. C.: l'arbre, iss. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
SwedenHan, c. 1700
Where the Hassell Arms Were Recorded
Stockholm
Map of Sweden showing where the Hassell arms are recorded
The Hassell arms were recorded in Han, c. 1700.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Stockholm.
Stockholm held the Swedish court and the House of Nobility, where every noble family's arms were entered and kept. Families ennobled for service registered there, which is why so many are recorded around the city.
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 Sweden in this period.
Carl XII of Sweden
Sovereign of the period
Carl XII of Sweden
1697–1718
Reigning in Sweden when the Hassell arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Sweden
In Sweden, a coat of arms belonged to a noble family as a whole rather than just one individual. These arms were passed down through the generations to all legitimate descendants. Younger branches of the family used the same shield without needing to change it. This system ensured that the entire lineage shared the same identity and status under the law.
Granting authority
The Riddarhuset, or House of Nobility, regulated all noble coats of arms in Sweden under royal authority.
How they got arms
Families received their coats of arms through royal grants of nobility which were then officially registered with the House.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Swedish House of Nobility register starting in the year 1626.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Sweden.
Origin & History of the Hassell Family in Sweden
The history of the Hassell name in Sweden is deeply connected to the urban development of Stockholm during the early eighteenth century. By the year 1700, members of the family were already established residents within the capital city. During this period, Stockholm was a bustling center of trade and administration, and families like the Hassells often played roles in the growing professional classes or the merchant guilds that defined city life. The name itself is rooted in the Swedish word hassel, which refers to the hazel tree. It was common practice at the time for families to adopt surnames inspired by the natural landscape or local flora. As the family navigated life in the capital, they became part of the social fabric of a nation transitioning into a major European power. Their presence in the city records from this era highlights their integration into the evolving bureaucracy and economy of the Swedish state.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Per chev. or and sa. three pheons counterchanged”
Englandc. 1620
Where the Hassell Arms Were Recorded
York
Map of England showing where the Hassell arms are recorded
The Hassell arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
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 England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in Sweden when the Hassell arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Hassell Family in England
The surname Hassell is rooted in the landscape of medieval England, likely originating as a topographic name for someone who lived near a patch of hazel trees or a hazel wood. By the early 17th century, the family had established a notable presence in the historic city of York. Records from 1620 confirm that members of the Hassell family were active participants in the social and civic life of this northern hub. During this period, York was a center for trade and religious administration, and families like the Hassells often held roles that connected them to the local merchant guilds or the parish vestries. As the family grew, they became part of the fabric of Yorkshire society, reflecting the broader movement of families who settled in established urban centers to pursue professional and community opportunities during the reign of King James I.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
hassle
Old Swedish word for hazel tree or hazel bush.
This name
HassellA topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a hazel grove or thicket.
also spelled
Hassel
Hasel
Hassal
Hassall
Related arms
Hasselvariant spelling
Hassalvariant spelling
Hassallvariant spelling
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Lundkvist, Sven. Stockholms historia. 1985
Sjöström, Olof. Stockholms borgerskap under 1700-talet. 1998
Stockholm City Archives (Stockholms stadsarkiv), Mantalslängder för Stockholms stad
National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), Kyrkoarkiv: Födelse- och dopböcker för Stockholms församlingar
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
arms pheon arrowheadReadiness for battle, and the broad arrow of the sovereign
