What is "schermerhorn"

Schermerhorn is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Alkmaar, and lies about 9 km south of Heerhugowaard.

Schermerhorn was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Schermer.

In 2001, the village of Schermerhorn had 874 inhabitants. The built-up area of the village was 0.17 km², and contained 360 residences. The statistical area "Schermerhorn", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 1120.

Schermerhorn is a Dutch place name and derivative surname.