A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hausman family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4624 · German, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Ec.: aux 1 et 4 d'or à une maisonnette de gu., sommée de deux girouettes du même, l'une sur le devant et l'autre sur le derrière du toit; au 2 d'azur au lion d'or, cour. du même, tenant de chaque patte un drapeau de gu.; au 3 d'arg. à un château de gu. en chef, surmontant trois coeurs de gu., 2 et 1. Cq. cour. C.: un vol d'arg.”
GermanyBrème, c. 1737
Where the Hausman Arms Were Recorded
Brème
Map of Germany showing where the Hausman arms are recorded
The Hausman arms were recorded in Brème, c. 1737.
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 Hausman 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 Hausman Family in Germany
The surname Hausman is a classic example of an occupational name that emerged in German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Middle High German words "hus" and "man," which literally translate to "house man." Historically, this title was used to describe a person who acted as a householder, a caretaker of a building, or a tenant who held land directly from a landlord. By the time records place members of the family in Bremen in 1737, the name had long been established as a common identifier for individuals who managed household affairs or served as stewards for larger estates. Because Bremen was a major center for trade and commerce, families with this name often integrated into the city’s growing middle class, contributing to the local economy as skilled workers and merchants. The evolution of the name reflects the transition from simple rural household management to the more complex social structures of German urban life in the eighteenth century.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
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)
“Parti: au 1 coupé de gu. sur arg., à deux croiss. de l'un à l'autre, celui en chef versé; au 2 d'azur à une demi-tour, mouv. du parti, senestrée de son avant-mur crén., le tout d'arg., maçonné de sa., la tour ouv. de sa. Cq. cour. C.: un ange iss., hab. d'arg. au baudrier en saut. d'azur, la tête sommée d'une croisette d'or, les ailes coupées alt. de gu. et d'arg., chaque compartiment ch. d'un croiss.”
TyrolTyrol, c. 1486
Where the Hausman Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Hausman arms are recorded
The Hausman arms were recorded in Tyrol, c. 1486.
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
1486
Granting Authority for the Hausman Arms
Imperial and Royal chancery
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Austria in this period.
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor
1452–1493
Reigning in Germany when the Hausman 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 Tyrol.
Origin & History of the Hausman Family in Austria
The surname Hausman emerged in the mountainous region of Tyrol during the late Middle Ages, serving as a descriptive title for individuals who held a specific status within their community. In the German language, the name translates to house man, which historically referred to a property owner or a person who managed a household. By 1486, records confirm that members of the Hausman family were firmly established in Tyrol, a region known for its rugged terrain and strategic mountain passes. During this period, the family likely played a role in the local agrarian or trade-based economy that defined life in the Alpine valleys. Because Tyrol served as a vital crossroads for commerce between northern and southern Europe, the Hausmans were positioned in a society that valued land ownership and stable family lineages. Over time, the name transitioned from a simple job description into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations of Tyrolean residents.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hus
A dwelling, shelter, or building for human habitation.
This name
HausmanAn occupational name for a house servant or a person who managed a household.
also spelled
Hausmane
Hausmans
Howsman
Hausman
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
Staatsarchiv Bremen, Bürgerbuch der Stadt Bremen. 1737
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towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
towerGrandeur and solidity, and a stronghold defended
lionCourage, strength and royalty
heartSincerity, charity and true affection
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
cross symbolChristian faith and service
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
