Schram History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Schram. 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 Schram family. Early Origins of the Schram familyThe surname Schram 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 Schram familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schram research. Another 180 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1808, 1813, 1817, 1841, 1850 and 1893 are included under the topic Early Schram History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schram Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Schram include Schramme, Schram, Schramke (southern Germany) and many more. Early Notables of the Schram familyNotable figures of the time with the name Schram were
Schram RankingIn the United States, the name Schram is the 7,724th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Schram is ranked the 960th most popular surname with an estimated 2,150 people with that name. 2
Since medieval times, the state of Prussia has played an important part in the history of Germany. The state's military powers were historically very strong, and endured until after the Second World War, when the territory was broken up and divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. A spurt of migration followed, with some Prussians going elsewhere in Europe and many others crossing the ocean to North America. Most entered the United States through Philadelphia. Some remained there, while more moved on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others traveled to Canada and settled Ontario and the prairie provinces. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Schram or a variant listed above: Schram Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Schram Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schram Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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