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![Show Contents]() Degreen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The Degreen 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 Degreen familyThe surname Degreen was first found in Bavaria, where the name Degreen 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 Degreen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Degreen research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1696, 1716, 1720 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Degreen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Degreen Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Degreen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Degreen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Degreen familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Valentin Grun, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1742; Hans David Grun, who settled in Philadelphia in 1744; Christian Grun, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1744.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Degreen (post 1700) | + |
- Keith DeGreen, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Senator from Arizona, 1988 1
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