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Early Origins of the Geren family

The surname Geren was first found in East Prussia, where the name Garn came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Geren family

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Geren Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Garn, Garner, Garnerin, Garin, Garene, Karen, Gern, Geirn, Giern, Geren, Garn, Gerner, Gar, Garnen and many more.

Early Notables of the Geren family

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Geren Ranking

In the United States, the name Geren is the 14,904th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Geren migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Geren Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Patrick Geren, who settled in New York, NY in 1837


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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