Hessen Family Crest & Name History

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Hessen, so the heraldry linked to Hesse is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Meaning of the name

Bearers of the name Hessen share their surname's story with Hesse, its better-known spelling. Like many surnames, it began with a place: “From Hesse”.

Spelling and variants

Records show Hessen as one of the forms Hesse took over time. Related forms: Hess and Hessler.

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