Map of Belgium showing where the Scheuerman arms are recorded
The Scheuerman arms were recorded in Brabant, c. 1737.
Brabant lay at the heart of the Low Countries, where the trade routes met. Its towns were wealthy and its landowners many, and both kinds of family kept arms, which is why the region is so heavily represented.
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 Belgium in this period.
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
Sovereign of the period
Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor
1711–1740
Reigning in Belgium when the Scheuerman arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Belgium
In Belgium, a coat of arms is considered personal property that is passed down through the male line to legitimate descendants. Families often use the same shield design across generations to show their shared heritage. If a branch of the family wants to change the design, they must apply for an official update to their specific version of the arms.
Granting authority
The Conseil héraldique is the official body that regulates and approves all coats of arms in Belgium.
How they got arms
Families obtain their coats of arms through formal royal grants or by confirming their historical right to use existing designs.
Where arms were recorded
All approved coats of arms are officially recorded in the public registers of the Conseil héraldique since 1844.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Brabant.
Origin & History of the Scheuerman Family in Belgium
The surname Scheuerman originates from the German-speaking regions of Europe and is classified as an occupational name. It is derived from the Middle High German word *schüwerman*, which historically referred to a person who worked as a caretaker or a guard of a barn or granary. By the early 18th century, the family had established a notable presence in the region of Brabant, as evidenced by records dating back to 1737. During this era, families with this name were often integrated into the local agricultural or administrative systems of the Low Countries. As the family moved and settled in new areas, the spelling of the name occasionally shifted to reflect local dialects, yet the core meaning remained tied to the vital role of protecting the community's food supplies.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Scheuer
A barn or granary used for storing harvested crops.
This name
ScheuermanA person who worked in or lived near a barn or granary.
also spelled
Schurmans
Shurmans
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Bahlow, Hans. Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt. 1967
Gottschald, Max. Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen nach ihrer Entstehung und Bedeutung. 1971
State Archives in Belgium (Rijksarchief in België), Parochieregisters van Brabant
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fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
fessThe military belt, and readiness to serve
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
escallopThe pilgrim's shell, and a long journey made
