Hesser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Hesser family

The surname Hesser 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 Hesser family

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Hesser Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Hesser family

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Hesser Ranking

In the United States, the name Hesser is the 13,042^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Hesser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hesser Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joh Friedrich Hesser, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 2
Johann Conrad Hesser, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
Henrich Hesser, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1767 2

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)