A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hauschild family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 1860 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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)
“D'arg. à trois chev. de sa. Cq. cour. C.: un coq d'arg., tenant au bec un crampon de sa.; entre deux cornes de buffle, de sa. et d'arg. [Arm. v. G.]”
WestphaliaWestphalia, c. 1765
Where the Hauschild Arms Were Recorded
Westphalia
Map of Germany showing where the Hauschild arms are recorded
The Hauschild arms were recorded in Westphalia, c. 1765.
Westphalia was a land of small estates and fortified farmhouses in western Germany. Its families were numerous and not especially rich, but each held its own ground, and holding ground was what brought 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 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 Hauschild 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 Westphalia.
Origin & History of the Hauschild Family in Germany
The surname Hauschild originates from the German language and translates literally to "house child." Historically, this name was often used to describe a person who lived in a specific household or served as a member of a prominent family estate. By the mid-eighteenth century, the name was firmly established in the Westphalia region of Germany. During this period, Westphalia was a landscape of small farming communities and growing trade centers where families were deeply connected to the land they worked. Records from 1765 confirm that individuals bearing this name were active participants in these local rural societies. As the family grew, they moved through the changing social structures of the Holy Roman Empire, eventually adapting to the industrial and political shifts that defined German history in the centuries that followed.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 de gu. à une roue d'or; au 2 d'azur à un senestrochère, paré d'or, rebr. de gu., tenant un sabre, et iss. d'une nuée d'arg., mouv. du flanc; au 3 de gu. à un bouclier ovale d'or, posé en bande. C.: le bras, mouv. du brl. L.: à dextre d'or et de gu., à sen. d'or et d'azur.”
SwitzerlandBâle, c. 1745
Where the Hauschild Arms Were Recorded
Bâle
Map of Switzerland showing where the Hauschild arms are recorded
The Hauschild arms were recorded in Bâle, 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 Hauschild Family in Switzerland
The family name Hauschild carries a long history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with a notable presence in the city of Basel by 1745. The name itself is a compound word derived from the Middle High German terms for house and child. Historically, this name often identified a person who was a member of a specific household or perhaps a child raised within a particular estate. By the mid-eighteenth century, families bearing this name were well-integrated into the urban life of Basel. During this period, Basel served as a major center for trade and craftsmanship, and records suggest that those named Hauschild participated in the local economy as skilled workers and citizens. Their presence in the city archives during this time highlights their role as established residents who contributed to the social and professional fabric of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Haus und Schild
House and shield or protection
This name
HauschildA nickname for a house guard or a protector of the home.
also spelled
Hauschilt
Howshild
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 Familien-Namen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, 1903
Landesarchiv Nordrhein-Westfalen, Kirchenbücher der evangelischen und katholischen Kirchengemeinden in Westfalen, 1765
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
wheelFortune's turning, and the carter's trade
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
escutcheonA shield within a shield, and a claim inherited
