Stemme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Etymology of Stemme

What does the name Stemme mean?

The distinguished surname Stemme is Dutch in origin. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German "stamme," meaning "tree trunk," and was most likely first borne by someone who lived near an outstanding tree. Alternatively, the name may have been initially bestowed as a nickname on someone who had a strong, trunk-like build.

Early Origins of the Stemme family

The surname Stemme was first found in Holland, where the name is thought to have first emerged. The name could also be found at an early period in the neighboring country of Germany, where Guntram Stamme was recorded to be living in the northern province of Hesse in 1397. The Stemme family was instrumental during this early period, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Dutch society.

Early History of the Stemme family

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Stemme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stam, Stamme, Stamli, Stemme and others.

Early Notables of the Stemme family

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Stemme migration to the United States +

Stemme Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Stemme, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1

Stemme Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Stemme, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1870 1

Sources +

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)