A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hasso family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0007 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
rabbitOne who lives peaceably and well
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
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 un lièvre naiss. d'arg., mouv. d'un tertre de trois pics de sin.”
SwitzerlandValais, c. 1745
Where the Hasso Arms Were Recorded
Valais
Map of Switzerland showing where the Hasso arms are recorded
The Hasso arms were recorded in Valais, 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 Hasso Family in Switzerland
The Hasso family name has deep roots in the rugged landscape of the Swiss canton of Valais, where records confirm their presence as early as 1745. During this period, families in the region were often tied closely to the land and the local parish communities that governed daily life. The name likely evolved from regional dialects or nicknames common in the Alpine valleys, reflecting the distinct linguistic traditions of the area. As members of a mountain society, the early Hasso family would have navigated the challenges of high-altitude farming and the complex social structures of the Swiss confederation. Their history is a testament to the resilience of families who maintained their identity and community standing across generations in the heart of the Alps.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hart
Old High German word meaning hardy, brave, or strong.
This name
HassoA diminutive form of names beginning with the element hart, signifying strength or courage.
also spelled
Hasso
Hassow
Hasoe
Hazo
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives: Archives de l'État du Valais, Registres paroissiaux de l'ancien diocèse de Sion
Archives: Archives de l'État du Valais, Recensement des habitants du Valais
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
rabbitOne who lives peaceably and well
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
rabbitOne who lives peaceably and well
