| ![Show Contents]() Boerema History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Etymology of BoeremaWhat does the name Boerema mean? The surname Boerema is derived from the Middle High German word "bur," meaning 'a small dwelling or building'. The word came to mean 'neighbor' or 'fellow citizen.' Alternatively, the word "boer" could have been derived from the Dutch word for 'farmer.' The prefix "de" denotes 'of' or 'the' and was often used to confirm a clan-like relationship in the family. Early Origins of the Boerema familyThe surname Boerema was first found in the Netherlands. Early History of the Boerema familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boerema research. The years 1908 and 1970 are included under the topic Early Boerema History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boerema Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: DeBeor, Debeer, De Beer, De Boer and others. Early Notables of the Boerema familyMore information is included under the topic Early Boerema Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Boerema migration to the United States | + |
Boerema Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Dirk Boerema, aged 7, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866 1
- Hendrikje Boerema, aged 5, who landed in New York, NY in 1866 1
- Lanke Boerema, aged 32, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866 1
- Lubertus Boerema, aged 2, who landed in New York, NY in 1866 1
- Willem Boerema, aged 30, who landed in New York, NY in 1866 1
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Pro Deo, Rege et Patria
Motto Translation: For our God, our King, and country.
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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