A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hauer family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1446 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
Colours
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)
“Parti d'or et de gu., à une fleur-de-lis de l'un en l'autre. C.: la fleur-de-lis partie, entre deux prob., coupées alt. de gu. et d'or.”
GermanyNuremberg, c. 1765
Where the Hauer Arms Were Recorded
Nuremberg
Map of Germany showing where the Hauer arms are recorded
The Hauer arms were recorded in Nuremberg, c. 1765.
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 Hauer 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 Hauer Family in Germany
The surname Hauer is a classic occupational name that originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe during the Middle Ages. The word itself is derived from the Middle High German term *houwen*, which means to hew or to cut. Historically, this name was given to people who worked as woodcutters, stone masons, or miners, as these professions required the constant use of cutting tools. By the time members of the family were documented in Nuremberg in 1765, the name had become well-established among the urban middle class. During this period, Nuremberg was a thriving center of trade and craftsmanship, and families like the Hauers often played vital roles in the city’s guild system. This professional background suggests that early ancestors were likely skilled laborers or tradesmen who contributed to the economic growth of the region through their specialized manual work.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 coupé: a. d'arg. à l'aigle naiss. de sa., languée de gu., mouv. du coupé; b. de gu. à une balance d'or; aux 2 et 3 coupé d'arg. sur azur, à deux hoyaux de l'un en l'autre, passés en saut. Deux cq. cour. C.: 1° un homme iss., hab. de gu., ceint d'arg., coiffé d'un chapeau, tenant de sa main dextre un hoyau, et de sa sen. une grappe de raisins; 1. d'or et de gu.; 2° une étoile d'or, entre un vol coupé, à dextre de gu. sur or, à sen. d'arg. sur azur; l. d'arg. et d'azur.”
Austriac. 1751
Where the Hauer Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Hauer arms are recorded
The Hauer arms were recorded in Austria, c. 1751.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Tyrol.
Tyrol was mountain country in western Austria, where the valleys were held by families who had been there a very long time. Old tenure counted for more than money, and old families 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.
Region
Tyrol
First recorded
1751
Granting Authority for the Hauer Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
1745–1765
Reigning in Germany when the Hauer arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Austria
Austrian coats of arms were often linked directly to noble titles granted by the Emperor. These symbols belonged to the entire family line rather than just one individual. When a family grew, new branches kept the original design without needing to change it. This system allowed all members of a noble house to share the same identity across many generations.
Granting authority
The Imperial and Royal chancery managed all heraldic matters and controlled the official granting of arms throughout the Austrian lands.
How they got arms
Families typically received their arms through a formal imperial decree that often accompanied the elevation of a person to noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Official records of these grants were kept in the Imperial Register of Nobility which began its formal documentation process in 1453.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Austria.
Origin & History of the Hauer Family in Austria
The surname Hauer is deeply rooted in the history of the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly within the mountainous landscapes of Austria. The name is occupational in origin, derived from the Middle High German word *houwen*, which means to hew or to cut. Historically, this identified individuals who worked as woodcutters, stone masons, or miners, reflecting the rugged labor required to survive in the Alpine terrain. By the middle of the eighteenth century, the family had established a clear presence in the Tyrol region. These early ancestors were likely part of the hardworking rural population that shaped the local economy through forestry and agriculture. Living in the shadow of the Alps, the Hauer family name became synonymous with the physical resilience and craftsmanship necessary to thrive in such a demanding environment. Over generations, these families became integral parts of their local village communities, contributing to the distinct cultural identity of the Tyrolean people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Houwer
Middle High German term for a hewer or cutter.
This name
HauerAn occupational surname for a woodcutter, stonecutter, or a miner.
also spelled
Haure
Hower
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
Heintze, Albert, Die deutschen Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg, Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg, 1765
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fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
eagleNobility, strength and a keen mind
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
