Deram History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Deram family

The surname Deram 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Deram family

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Deram Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ram, Rame, Ramm, Ramms, Rams, Rames, Ramme, de Ram and many more.

Early Notables of the Deram family

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Deram Ranking

In France, the name Deram is the 6,186^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Deram family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Fra Ram, who arrived in Virginia in 1654; Anna Catharina Ram, who arrived in New York in 1661; Ester Ram, who came to Virginia in 1667; Mary Rames, who came to Virginia in 1698.

Contemporary Notables of the name Deram (post 1700) +

Pierre François Xavier de Ram (1804-1865), Belgian churchman, and historian, who was the first rector of the re-established Catholic University of Leuven

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/