A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Slusser family of Germany.
Reg. 9941 · German, T–V
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
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 trois étoiles d'or; l'écu bordé d'arg. Cq. cour. C.: un bouchier ovale aux armes de l'écu, bordé d'arg., orné à l'entour de plumes de paon au nat.”
Germanyc. 1840
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Map of Germany showing where the Slusser arms are recorded
The Slusser arms were recorded in Germany, c. 1840.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bavaria.
Bavaria was a country of old landed families and walled market towns. Estates passed down the same line for centuries, and both the landowners and the leading townsmen kept arms, which is why so many Bavarian names sit in the registers.
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.
Frederick William III of Prussia
Sovereign of the period
Frederick William III of Prussia
1797–1840
Reigning in Germany when the Slusser arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Germany
Prussian heraldry was strictly tied to social rank and noble status rather than being a free choice for every citizen. These symbols were treated as permanent family property that moved through the generations to all legitimate heirs. If a family branch wanted to change their design to stand out, they had to apply for official permission to alter their specific version of the shield.
Granting authority
The Prussian Heroldsamt acted as the central state office that managed and strictly controlled all noble titles and coats of arms.
How they got arms
Families usually obtained their arms through formal royal grants or by proving their long-standing noble status to the state authorities.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms were kept in the rolls of the Prussian Heroldsamt, which functioned from 1706 until 1918.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Germany.
Origin & History of the Slusser Family in Germany
The family name Slusser is an anglicized version of the German surname Schlösser. This name originated as an occupational title for someone who worked as a locksmith or a maker of metal fasteners. By the mid-19th century, the family was well-established in the region of Bavaria. In 1840, members of the family lived within this German kingdom during a time of significant social and economic change. Many people with this name eventually moved away from their ancestral homes to seek new opportunities in North America. As they settled in different countries, the spelling of their name shifted to match the sounds and writing styles of their new homes. This transition helped the family integrate into their new communities while still carrying a name that honored their historical trade.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schlösser
German word for locks or castles.
This name
SlusserOccupational name for a locksmith or someone who lived near a castle.
also spelled
Schluser
Schlussar
Shleesser
Slusser
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 Familiennamen: geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich. 1903
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
