Heusser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Heusser surname comes from the Middle High German word "hiusse," meaning "lively," or "fresh;" as such, it was most likely originally a nickname, which went on to become a surname.

Early Origins of the Heusser family

The surname Heusser was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district Strasburg from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the surname became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Heusser family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heusser research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1738, 1789, 1797 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Heusser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heusser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hease, Heuss, De la Heuse, Heaser, Heusser and others.

Early Notables of the Heusser family

More information is included under the topic Early Heusser Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heusser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heusser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter Heusser, who landed in New York, NY in 1709 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)