Map of Netherlands showing where the Schrama arms are recorded
The Schrama 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 Schrama Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
Photograph made by me · CC BY-SA 3.0
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 Schrama 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 Schrama Family in Netherlands
The surname Schrama is deeply rooted in the historical landscape of the Netherlands, with documented evidence placing the family in the city of Haarlem as early as 1815. The name itself likely originated as a descriptive term or a nickname based on local dialects, as was common for many Dutch families during the transition to formal record-keeping. By the early nineteenth century, members of the Schrama family were active participants in the urban life of Haarlem, a city known for its strong traditions in trade and craftsmanship. As the family grew, they integrated into the social and economic fabric of the region, contributing to the local community through various occupations. While the exact linguistic origin of the name remains a subject of study, its presence in Haarlem highlights a long-standing connection to the province of North Holland, where the family established their roots during a time of significant national change.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schram
A scar or a wound mark on the skin.
This name
SchramaA descriptive nickname for a person who bore a visible scar or injury.
also spelled
Schramma
Schram
Shrama
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
fleur de lisPurity, light, and the sixth son
