A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hausmann family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 8251 · 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 Hausmann Arms Were Recorded
Brème
Map of Germany showing where the Hausmann arms are recorded
The Hausmann 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 Hausmann 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 Hausmann Family in Germany
The surname Hausmann is a classic example of a descriptive occupational name that emerged in German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages. In the German language, the name literally translates to house man, which historically referred to a person who owned a house or acted as a caretaker or steward for a larger estate. Because the name was tied to a specific role rather than a single family line, it appeared independently in various towns across Germany as people took on surnames to identify their trade or social status. By the time records confirm the presence of the family in Bremen in 1737, the name was already well-established throughout the northern coastal regions. During this era, Bremen was a bustling center of trade and commerce, and families named Hausmann often integrated into the city’s growing merchant class. Their presence in such a significant port city suggests that early members of the family were likely involved in the urban economy, moving away from the rural origins of the name to participate in the civic life of one of Germany’s most important historical cities.
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 Hausmann Arms Were Recorded
Tyrol
Map of Austria showing where the Hausmann arms are recorded
The Hausmann 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 Hausmann 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 Hausmann 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 Hausmann Family in Austria
The family name Hausmann emerged in the mountainous regions of Tyrol during the late Middle Ages, with historical records confirming the presence of family members in the area by 1486. In the German language, the name translates to house man, which originally served as a descriptive term for a person who owned a house or acted as a caretaker for a larger estate. During this period in Austria, many families began adopting permanent surnames to distinguish themselves as populations grew and local administration became more formal. Living in the rugged terrain of the Alps, early members of the Hausmann family were likely involved in the region’s traditional trades, such as agriculture, forestry, or the mining industries that defined the Tyrolean economy. As these individuals moved through the valleys and towns of the Austrian Empire, the name became a recognized identifier for families who held a stable place within their local communities.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hus
A dwelling, shelter, or building used for habitation.
This name
HausmannAn occupational name for a householder, a caretaker, or a man who lived in a specific house.
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, Kirchenbücher der Stadt Bremen (Taufen, Heiraten und Begräbnisse), 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
