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Schlosser Surname Meaning & Origin

What the Schlosser last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.

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Meaning and origin of the Schlosser last name

Meaning of the Schlosser last name: locksmith. Schlosser is a German surname for a locksmith, from Schloss, "lock", a craftsman who made locks, keys and other ironwork. The last name is common throughout Germany. Curiously, the same word Schloss also means "castle", a place closed and locked against the outside world.

Arms associated with the Schlosser name

Coats of arms associated with the Schlosser name follow the German heraldic style of simple shapes and few colours, each set out in a short blazon.

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Schlosser name FAQ

What does the Schlosser name mean?

Locksmith. Common variants include Schlösser.

Where does the Schlosser surname come from?

It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.

Is there a Schlosser coat of arms?

Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schlosser coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.

Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).