Schramm Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Schramm last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Schramm last name
Meaning of the Schramm last name: scar, a nickname. Schramm began as a nickname for someone with a scar, from an old German word for a cut or gash. In the medieval world a visible scar, from battle, an accident or hard work, was an easy way to tell people apart. The name is common in central Germany and Austria. A curious detail: Viennese Schrammel music takes its name from two brothers called Schrammel.
Arms associated with the Schramm name
German shields favour bold, simple designs that could be recognised from far away, a style seen in arms used by Schramm families.
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Schramm name FAQ
What does the Schramm name mean?
Scar, a nickname. Common variants include Schram, Schrammel, Schrammer.
Where does the Schramm surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Poland.
Is there a Schramm coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schramm coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).