Graaf Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Graaf

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Origin Displayed: German

Where did the German Graaf family come from? What is the German coat of arms/family crest? When did the Graaf family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

The distinguished surname Graaf was first found in Switzerland.

Spelling variations of this family name include: Graf, Grafe,Graef, Graff, Graffen, Graffin, Grafen, Grafin, Grav, Graaf and many more.

First found in Switzerland, where the family contributed to the development of the region. They became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Philip Leonhardt Graf, who, with his wife and five children, came to America in 1709. He was bearers of the name Graf to emigrate to the New World. Georg Graf arrived in Pennsylvania between 1743-1746.

For more information on the last name Graaf, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

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Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Graaf family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Graaf coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Graaf genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Graaf Family Crest Products

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Anniversary products for the name Graaf.

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Apparel displaying the Graaf family crest.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Graaf.

Ceramics

Ceramics revealing the Graaf family crest.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Graaf.

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Downloads featuring the family crest for the surname Graaf.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Graaf.

Family Tree

Family Tree revealing the family crest for the surname Graaf.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques proudly displaying the Graaf coat of arms.

Keychains

Keychains for the Graaf family crest.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads with a Graaf coat of arms.

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Packages

Packages with a Graaf family crest.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames featuring the family crest for the surname Graaf.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Graaf.

Symbolism

Symbolism featuring the family crest for the surname Graaf.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs with a Graaf family crest.

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The Graaf Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Graaf Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.