A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Gramm family lines. Documented in 2 countries.
Reg. 4425 · Dutch, G–I
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
Colours
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'arg. à trois bandes de gu.”
Netherlandsc. 1815
Where the Gramm Arms Were Recorded
Friesland
Map of Netherlands showing where the Gramm arms are recorded
The Gramm arms were recorded in Netherlands, c. 1815.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Friesland.
Friesland was low, wet country on the northern coast of the Netherlands, farmed by families who had held the same land for centuries. Free landholders were unusually common there, and a free landholder could carry arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
Region
Friesland
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Gramm Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
William I of the Netherlands
Sovereign of the period
William I of the Netherlands
1815–1840
Reigning in Netherlands when the Gramm arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Netherlands
In the Netherlands, coats of arms were often used by noble families and those who held specific public offices. These arms were passed down through the generations to legitimate descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design without needing to add special marks. This system ensured that the family identity remained clear and consistent over many years.
Granting authority
The Hoge Raad van Adel is the official body that regulates and manages noble titles and coats of arms in the Netherlands.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through official royal grants or by proving their long-standing historical use of the symbols.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms are officially recorded in the registers held by the Hoge Raad van Adel, which began its work in 1814.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Netherlands.
Origin & History of the Gramm Family in Netherlands
The history of the Gramm family in the Netherlands is deeply connected to the northern province of Friesland, where records confirm their presence by the early nineteenth century. During this era, the region was undergoing significant social changes as the Dutch government moved toward more standardized record-keeping practices. The name Gramm likely originated as a descriptive term or a shortened form of a longer Germanic name, reflecting the linguistic shifts common in the coastal areas of the North Sea. Families in Friesland often lived in close-knit agricultural communities, and the Gramm ancestors were part of the local population that navigated the transition from the Napoleonic period into the formation of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. By 1815, these individuals were already established within the local social fabric, contributing to the rural economy and the unique cultural identity of the Frisian people.
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 d'azur à trois étoiles d'arg., rangées en pal; au 2 de gu. à un croiss. figuré tourné d'or. C.: une jeune fille iss., hab. de gu., cour. d'or, tenant de sa main dextre étendue une couronne de feuillage de sin.”
Denmarkc. 1722
Where the Gramm Arms Were Recorded
Sjaælland
Map of Denmark showing where the Gramm arms are recorded
The Gramm arms were recorded in Denmark, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Sjaælland.
Zealand held the Danish court, the crown's offices and Copenhagen itself. Families who served the king kept estates within reach of it, and royal service was the ordinary route to a coat of arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Denmark in this period.
Frederik IV of Denmark
Sovereign of the period
Frederik IV of Denmark
1699–1730
Reigning in Netherlands when the Gramm arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Denmark
Danish heraldry during this period was closely tied to noble status and royal favor rather than being open to all citizens. Arms were typically granted by the monarch to individuals, and these symbols were then shared by all members of the noble house. If a family line died out, the right to use those specific arms ended with them.
Granting authority
The Danish royal chancery held the power to issue and regulate official coats of arms for the kingdom.
How they got arms
Families usually received their arms through a formal royal grant that confirmed their noble status and rights.
Where arms were recorded
These grants were officially recorded in the Danish Royal Chancery records starting in the sixteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Denmark.
Origin & History of the Gramm Family in Denmark
The history of the Gramm family in Denmark is rooted in the social and professional landscape of the early eighteenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were established on the island of Zealand by 1722, a period when the region served as the administrative and cultural heart of the Danish realm. During this era, the name was often associated with individuals who held roles in civil service, estate management, or the growing merchant class of Copenhagen. As the family integrated into local society, they became part of the complex network of officials and landowners who shaped the development of the Danish state. Their presence on Zealand suggests a life tied to the stability of the capital and the surrounding agricultural lands, reflecting a broader trend of families rising through professional service during the late absolutist period.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
gramen
Latin term referring to grass or a blade of grass.
This name
GrammAn occupational or descriptive name likely referring to a grass cutter or someone living near a grassy field.
also spelled
Gramm
Graam
Gramme
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Tresoar (Fries Historisch en Letterkundig Centrum), Burgerlijke Stand van Friesland
Netherlands National Archives (Nationaal Archief), Bevolkingsregisters van Friesland
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bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
bendDefence, and the scarf of a commander
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
crescentHonour by the sovereign, and the second son
