Schramme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Schramme

What does the name Schramme mean?

The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Schramme. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Schramme family.

Early Origins of the Schramme family

The surname Schramme was first found in Prussia and Silesia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of these regions which were settled by many German tribes. They emerged to form alliances with other families within the feudal system.

Early History of the Schramme family

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Schramme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schramme, Schram and others.

Early Notables of the Schramme family

Notable figures of the time with the name Schramme were

Joseph Schrammel (1850-1893), composer, who invented a form of quartet (two violins, guitar, and accordion) that bears his name

Migration of the Schramme family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henrich Schramm, who arrived in New York in 1709-1710; Joerg Jacob Schramm came to Philadelphia in 1753; as did Georg Simon Schramm who came in 1751. Johann Schramm came to Winterhill, Massachusetts in 1777.