A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Hayoz family of Switzerland.
Reg. 0183 · Swiss, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
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)
“D'azur à une herse de labour triangulaire d'or, acc. en chef de deux étoiles (5) du même et en p. d'un tertre de trois coupeaux de sin.”
SwitzerlandFribourg, c. 1745
Where the Hayoz Arms Were Recorded
Fribourg
Map of Switzerland showing where the Hayoz arms are recorded
The Hayoz arms were recorded in Fribourg, 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 Hayoz Family in Switzerland
The surname Hayoz is deeply rooted in the history of the Fribourg region of Switzerland. By the year 1745, records confirm that members of the family were already well-established residents within this area. The name itself is believed to be a variation of the name Hugues, which was a popular choice in the Middle Ages. Over several generations, the spelling evolved through local dialects to eventually become Hayoz. Families with this name were typically involved in the agricultural life of the Swiss countryside, often working as farmers or tradespeople who helped sustain the local economy. Their presence in the region for centuries reflects the deep connection between the family and the development of the Fribourg canton.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hayo
A Germanic personal name derived from the element hag meaning enclosure.
This name
HayozA patronymic surname indicating descent from a person named Hayo.
also spelled
Hayos
Hayot
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Müller, Charles, Dictionnaire historique et biographique de la Suisse, 1928
Schläpfer, Walter, Die Familiennamen des Kantons Freiburg, 1972
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Registres paroissiaux de l'ancien évêché de Lausanne
Archives de l'État de Fribourg, Fonds de la bourgeoisie de Fribourg
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
sickleThe harvest, and the reaping of what was sown
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
