Krämer Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Krämer mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Krämer name
Krämer is a German occupational name for a shopkeeper or small trader, from Middle High German krāmære, "keeper of a market stall". Such traders sold spices, cloth and small wares in every town. The surname is common across Germany, with Kramer more frequent in the north and among German Americans.
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This overview covers the Krämer name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, the Netherlands and Austria; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Krämer name FAQ
What does the Krämer name mean?
Shopkeeper, trader. Common variants include Kramer, Kraemer, Cramer.
Where does the Krämer surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, the Netherlands and Austria.
Is there a Krämer coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Krämer crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Krämer coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).