Grupp History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished German surname Grupp is derived from the Old High German "graban," meaning "to dig." The name was originally used to indicate "a digger of graves or ditches."

Early Origins of the Grupp family

The surname Grupp was first found in Austria, where in ancient times the Graber family played a significant role within the region's feudal society. The name Grabner became prominent in local affairs and often intermarried with other distinguished families, some of whom played important roles in the territorial conflicts of the period.

Early History of the Grupp family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grupp research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1507, 1585, 1602, 1655, 1666, 1680, 1700 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Grupp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Grupp Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grabner, Grabber, Graeber, Graebner, Gravner, Grabbne, Grabne, Grubner, Grappner, Grapner, Grabere, Graben, Grabel, Grabert, Grable, Grabnere, Grabnen, Grabnel, Grabbere, Grabben, Grabbel, Greber, Grebere, Greben, Graebner, Graebnere, Graebnen, Graebber, Graebbere, Graebben, Craver and many more.

Early Notables of the Grupp family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Grupp were Virgil von Graben (died 1507) was an Austrian noble and knight; Maria de Grebber (1602-1680), a Dutch Golden Age painter; David Graebner who was rewarded for his distinguished service in 1700 when he was ennobled; and Johann Gottlieb Grabbe (1585-1655) was a German...
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Grupp migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grupp Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johann Georg Grupp, aged 40, who arrived in America from Gemund, in 1893
Johannes Grupp, aged 17, who arrived in America, in 1894

Grupp Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Otto Grupp, aged 9, who arrived in America, in 1908
Barbara Grupp, aged 21, who arrived in America from Heldenfinger, Germany, in 1910
George Grupp, aged 63, who arrived in America, in 1913
Julius Grupp, aged 11, who arrived in America from Kaisustaudern, Germany, in 1914
Adolf Grupp, aged 13, who arrived in America from Kaisustaudern, Germany, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Grupp (post 1700) +

Robert William "Bob" Grupp (b. 1955), former American NFL football punter who played from 1979 to 1984
Julian Grupp (b. 1991), German footballer