Graw History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
Ireland

Early Origins of the Graw family

The surname Graw was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Graw family

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Graw Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grau, Grauben, Grauenstein, Graumann, Grauvogl, Grauw, Grauwels, Grauwert, Grarwertt, Grau, van Grau, Graw and many more.

Early Notables of the Graw family

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Graw migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Graw Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mrs. Gerlach Graw, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710-1714 1

Graw Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thomas Graw, aged 25, who landed in South Carolina in 1812 1
J M, Graw Jr., who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1860 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)