Map of Netherlands showing where the Schram arms are recorded
The Schram arms were recorded in Harlem, c. 1815.
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
Harlem
Town
Harlem
First recorded
1815
Granting Authority for the Schram 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 Schram 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 Schram Family in Netherlands
The surname Schram has deep roots in Germanic and Dutch naming traditions, often functioning as a descriptive nickname for a person with a visible scar or a physical mark. By the early nineteenth century, the family had established a notable presence in the area of Harlem. Records from 1815 confirm that members of the Schram family were active participants in the local community during this period of significant urban growth. As the region transitioned through various political and social changes, these early ancestors helped shape the local landscape through their trade and daily labor. Their presence in Harlem during this era suggests they were part of the hardworking population that helped define the neighborhood as it evolved into a prominent part of the city.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schramme
A scratch, scar, or a shallow cut on the skin.
This name
SchramA nickname for someone who bore a visible scar or a physical mark.
also spelled
Schramma
Schram
Shrama
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Stadsarchief Amsterdam, Doop-, trouw- en begraafregisters (DTB)
Nationaal Archief, Bevolkingsregister van de gemeente Amsterdam
Debrabandere, Frans, Woordenboek van de familienamen in België en Noord-Frankrijk, 2003
Van der Schaar, Jo, Woordenboek van voornamen, 1988
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