Schaaf Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Schaaf

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Origin Displayed: German

Where did the German Schaaf family come from? What is the German coat of arms/family crest? When did the Schaaf family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schaafhausen, Schaafhhausen, Schafhausen, Schafhhausen, Schaaffhausen, Schaafhausenn, Schaafhausene, Schaffhausen, Schaufhausen and many more.

First found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann C. Schaaf, who settled in New York in 1743; Ann C. Lotz Schaaf, who came to New York in 1743; Anna C. Schaaf, who came to New York in 1743; Christian Schaap, who settled in Missouri in 1844.

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Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Schaaf family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Schaaf coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Schaaf genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Schaaf.

Apparel

Apparel displaying the family crest for the name Schaaf.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Schaaf.

Ceramics

Ceramics displaying the family crest for the name Schaaf.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Schaaf.

Downloads

Downloads with a Schaaf coat of arms.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Schaaf.

Family Tree

Family Tree displaying the Schaaf family crest.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques emphasing the family crest for the name Schaaf.

Keychains

Keychains proudly displaying the Schaaf family crest.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads proudly displaying the Schaaf family crest.

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New Products emphasing the family crest for the name Schaaf.

Packages

Packages revealing the family crest for the surname Schaaf.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames for the Schaaf family crest.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Schaaf.

Symbolism

Symbolism with the family crest for the name Schaaf.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs revealing the family crest for the surname Schaaf.

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The Schaaf Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Schaaf Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.