Grine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Grine name comes from Middle High German word "gru-ene," which means "greenery." As a surname, it likely evolved from a topographic name for someone who lived in a green and leafy place; or as a habitational name from a place such as Gruna, or Grunau in Silesia.

Early Origins of the Grine family

The surname Grine was first found in Bavaria, where the name Grine was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Grine family

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Grine Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grun, Grün, Grunau, Grunauer, Grunbach, Grundel, Grundemann, Grunder, Grundler, Grundner, Grunenthal, Grünenstein, Grünenwald, Gruner, Gruener, Gruenthal, Gruenbach, Grunfels, Grunhof and many more.

Early Notables of the Grine family

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Grine migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grine Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Magine Grine, aged 32, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1849 1
John Grine, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1851 1
Adam Grine, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1855 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)