Where does the surname "Schatteman" originate from?

Answer 1

Judging from the research I did in the U.S. Census, many of the immigrants with the name Schatteman came from Belguim.

Here is a page that has a great many Belgian and Flemish links.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~gsfa/links.html#belgian%20genealogy

Also, if you are interested in Schatteman genealogy, there are several trees that have been done. there may be some names that you recognize; however, as someone who has done genealogy, I can tell you that you should always verify the accuracy of any online trees by conducting research of your own.

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?surname=Schatteman&given=

I hope that you find the information useful. Blessings.,

Answer 2

Hey Elixir,

The Family Search site by LDS has mosty Vlaanderen, Belgium, but the oldest entry is Germany
14. APPELLONIA SCHATTEMAN - International
Gender: Female Christening: 02 JUN 1577
Evangelisch,Landau In Pfalz Stadt, , Pfalz, Bayern

The 14 entries at Ellis Island came mostly from Belgium also.

1. August Schatteman Rock Island, Ill. 1913 45
2. Camelia Schatteman Ghent, Belgium or Chicago, Ill., USA 1913 25
3. Joseph Schatteman , Nevele, Belgium 1920 26
4. Julien Schatteman Bruxelles, Belgium 1907 24
5. Julien Schatteman USA Chicago, Ill. 1911 28
6. Julius Schatteman Ghent, Belgium or Chicago, Ill., USA 1913 30
7. Louis Schatteman Evergun, Belgium 1909 35
8. Louis Schatteman Ewergene 1906 32
9. Marie Schatteman Zele, Belgium 1911 20
10. Melville V. Schatteman 1918 25
11. Olear Schatteman 1921 36
12. Oscar Schatteman Ghent, Belgium 1906 21
13. Oscar Schatteman Zele, Belgium 1911 26
14. Victorine Schatteman Chicago, Ill., America 1912 42

Answer 3

maybe England?try this sight. http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/surname/

Answer 4

I assume you know it means shadow man, right?