Map of Germany showing where the Hazel arms are recorded
The Hazel 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 Hazel 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 Hazel Family in Germany
The family name Hazel likely traces its roots to the linguistic traditions of the Germanic regions, where surnames often emerged from descriptions of a person’s surroundings or trade. By the mid-18th century, records confirm that members of the family were established in the city of Nuremberg. During this period, Nuremberg was a prominent center for craftsmanship and trade, attracting families who contributed to the city's reputation for metalwork and mechanical innovation. Living in such a bustling urban environment suggests that early members of the Hazel family were likely integrated into the professional guilds that defined the social and economic life of the city. As they navigated the changing political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire, these early ancestors helped shape the family’s identity through their participation in the local commerce and civic life of the region.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Hasel
Old High German word for the hazel tree or shrub.
This name
HazelA topographic name for someone who lived near a hazel tree or in a hazel grove.
also spelled
Hezell
Hezele
Hezelle
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Endres, Rudolf. Nürnberg im 18. Jahrhundert. 1974
Stadtarchiv Nürnberg. Bürgerbücher der Stadt Nürnberg. 1765
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