Map of Netherlands showing where the Schumaker arms are recorded
The Schumaker arms were recorded in Schiedam, c. 1725.
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
Schiedam
Town
Schiedam
First recorded
1725
Granting Authority for the Schumaker Arms
Hoge Raad van Adel
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The body that granted and recorded arms in Netherlands in this period.
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 Schumaker Family in Netherlands
The surname Schumaker is an occupational name that originated in German-speaking regions, derived from the Middle High German word *schuomacher*, which translates directly to shoemaker. Families bearing this name were typically part of the skilled artisan class, as shoemaking was a vital trade in growing European towns. By the early 18th century, the family had established a presence in the Dutch city of Schiedam, a location famous for its thriving gin industry and busy harbor. Moving to a city like Schiedam in 1725 suggests that these ancestors were likely attracted by the economic opportunities found in a major center of trade and manufacturing. As they settled into this urban environment, they integrated into the local community while maintaining the professional identity tied to their ancestral craft.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Schoemaker
A person who makes or repairs footwear.
This name
SchumakerAn occupational surname for a professional cobbler or shoemaker.
also spelled
Schomaker
Schumaker
Shomaker
Shoemaker
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
Gemeentearchief Schiedam. Doop-, trouw- en begraafboeken (DTB) van Schiedam. 1725
Gottschalk, Elisabeth. Die deutschen Personennamen. 1968
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