A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Krasner family of Germany.
Reg. 3260 · German, J–L
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
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)
“De gu. à la fasce d'arg., ch. de deux hures de sanglier de sa. C.: un homme iss., posé de profil, hab. d'un parti de gu. et d'arg., coiffé d'un bonnet des mêmes émaux, retr. de l'un en l'autre, tenant de sa main dextre une masse de sa. en pal, à picotons d'or. L. d'arg. et de gu.”
GermanyLubeck, c. 1765
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Map of Germany showing where the Krasner arms are recorded
The Krasner arms were recorded in Lubeck, 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 Krasner 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 Krasner Family in Germany
The surname Krasner is rooted in the linguistic traditions of Eastern and Central Europe, where it likely originated as a descriptive name. It is derived from the Slavic root "kras," which translates to beautiful or red, suggesting that the name may have originally described a person with a vibrant appearance or a pleasant personality. By 1765, records confirm that members of the Krasner family were established in the German city of Lübeck. During this period, Lübeck served as a vital hub for trade and migration, drawing families from across the Baltic region who were seeking new economic opportunities. As these individuals settled into the urban landscape of northern Germany, they integrated their heritage into the local community while maintaining the distinct identity associated with their family name.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Krasny
A Slavic adjective meaning beautiful, red, or fair.
This name
KrasnerAn occupational or descriptive surname for someone who is beautiful or fair-complexioned.
also spelled
Karsene
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archiv der Hansestadt Lübeck, Einwohnerverzeichnisse und Bürgerrollen
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Kohlheim, Rosa and Volker Kohlheim, Duden Familiennamen: Herkunft und Bedeutung von 20.000 Nachnamen, 2005
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
boars headA fierce fighter who battles to the end
