Is There a Hänßel Coat of Arms?

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Hänßel is usually a form of Hans.

What is the meaning of Hänßel?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “A descendant of Hans”.

Is Hänßel the same name as Hans?

With the diminutive -el, Hänßel is an affectionate form of Hans that became a surname in its own right. Other spellings include Hanße, Hänsel and Haensse.

Does every Hänßel family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Hans surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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