Show ContentsGrunbaum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Grunbaum 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 Grunbaum family

The surname Grunbaum was first found in Bavaria, where the name Grunbaum 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 Grunbaum family

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Grunbaum 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 Grunbaum family

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United States Grunbaum migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grunbaum Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • F. Grunbaum, aged 28, settler from German ywho arrived in New York aboard the ship "Diana" in 1844 1
  • Carolina Grunbaum, aged 17, settler from Germany who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Venice" in 1845 1
  • Nzoppel Grunbaum, aged 26, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1847 1
  • Israel Grunbaum, aged 28, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "New York" in 1847 1
  • Bettie Grunbaum, aged 23, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Bob Miles" in 1848 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Grunbaum (post 1700) +

  • Viktor David Grünbaum (1903-1980), known as Victor David Gruen, Austrian-American architect
  • Adolf Grünbaum (1923-2018), German-born, American philosopher of science and critic of psychoanalysis
  • Maier "Max" Grünbaum (1817-1898), German Orientalist, historian, folklorist, and philologist, born in Seligenstadt, Hesse, German Confederation
  • Franz Friedrich "Fritz" Grünbaum (1880-1941), Austrian cabaret artist, operetta and pop song writer; his art collection was looted by Nazis before he was murdered in the Holocaust
  • Branko Grünbaum (1929-2018), Croatian-born mathematician


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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