Schou History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Schou family

The surname Schou was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Schou family

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Schou Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schouten, Schoutens, Schout, Schoute, Schouter, Schoutern, Schoutheete, Schoutten and many more.

Early Notables of the Schou family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

Willem Cornelisz Schouten (1567-1625), Dutch navigator who in 1616 successfully navigated round Cape Horn, named for his birthplace, the city of Hoorn, and visited new Guinea and other islands, later...
Joost Schouten (c. 1600-1644), Dutch East Indies Company administrator, diplomat, courtier and negotiator

Migration of the Schou family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Heinrich Schaut, who arrived in Pennsylvania sometime between 1729 and 1730; Henry Schaut, who settled in Philadelphia Co., PA sometime between 1730 and 1731.

Contemporary Notables of the name Schou (post 1700) +

Laila Schou Nilsen (1919-1998), Norwegian speed skater, alpine skier and tennis player