Kaiser Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Kaiser name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Kaiser coat of arms.
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Origin of the Kaiser name
Kaiser means "emperor" in German, from Latin Caesar. It began as a nickname for someone with an imperious manner, for a pageant emperor, or for someone in imperial service. The surname is common across Germany, especially in Bavaria and the Rhineland, and among Ashkenazic Jews.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Kaiser name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Kaiser 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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Kaiser name FAQ
What does the Kaiser name mean?
Emperor. Common variants include Kayser, Keyser, Keizer.
Where does the Kaiser surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Kaiser coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Kaiser crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Kaiser coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).