Cramme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Cramme

What does the name Cramme mean?

The name Cramme is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Worcester. The surname is derived from the word Crump, which originated as a nickname for a person who was crooked in the physical sense of stooping with age or illness.

Early Origins of the Cramme family

The surname Cramme was first found in Worcestershire where they held a family seat from early times.

Early History of the Cramme family

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Cramme Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Cramme are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Cramme include: Cramp, Cram, Cromp, Crompe, Cramb, Crampe, Crame and many more.

Early Notables of the Cramme family

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Cramme migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Cramme or a variant listed above:

Cramme Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Christoph Cramme, (Cramm), aged 33, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Hercules"

The Cramme Motto +

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: Fide et amore
Motto Translation: By fidelity and love.