Hahn Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Hahn name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Hahn coat of arms.
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Origin of the Hahn name
Hahn means "rooster, cock" in German. It began as a nickname for a strutting or quarrelsome man, a house-sign name, or occasionally an occupational name for a poultry keeper. The surname is common throughout Germany, especially in Hesse, Bavaria and the Rhineland.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Hahn name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Hahn name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Austria and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Hahn name FAQ
What does the Hahn name mean?
Rooster. Common variants include Haan, Hahne, Hahnemann.
Where does the Hahn surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Hahn coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Hahn crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hahn coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).