Schramm

Origin The surname Schramm is of German origin, with the meaning derived from ‘shrub’ or ‘damage’. It is thought to have been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood, possibly a woodcutter or carpenter.

Variants Variants of the surname Schramm include Schram, Schramme, Schrammacher, and Schrammel.

Distribution The Schramm surname is not as widespread in the United Kingdom compared to Germany, where it is more prevalent. However, there are still Schramm families scattered across Britain, with concentrations in areas such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Famous Individuals Notable individuals with the surname Schramm include:

  • Inge Schramm, a German artist.
  • Ralph Schramm, an American football player.

Coat of Arms The Schramm Coat of Arms features a red shield with a silver lion rampant holding a gold star. This symbolises courage, nobility, and aspiration to greatness.

Research Genealogical research on the surname Schramm is available in various archives and databases, providing a comprehensive history of the family name and its bearers over the centuries.

There are approximately 162 people named Schramm in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Schramm.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alex
  • Alexander
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Federico
  • Frank
  • Kurt
  • Martin
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Stephen

Female

  • Barbara
  • Caroline
  • Christine
  • Daniela
  • Doris
  • Emma
  • Heike
  • Hilde
  • Jennifer
  • Kathleen
  • Paula
  • Renate
  • Sarah
  • Severine
  • Zena

Similar and related surnames

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