Hessen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany
Ireland

The surname Hessen is derived from the Germanic tribe of the Hessians.

Early Origins of the Hessen family

The surname Hessen was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Hessen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hessen research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1416, 1584, 1764, 1790, 1791 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Hessen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hessen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hess, Hesse, Esse, Hessel, Hesselin, Hesso, Hesler, Hesner and many more.

Early Notables of the Hessen family

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Hessen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hessen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bryan Hessen, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 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)