Grane History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Grane comes from the original Irish "O Grainne," from the female Christian name Grainne. Thus, it is one of a very limited number of matronymic names in Ireland. Early Origins of the Grane familyThe surname Grane was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the Justiciary Rolls mention the acquittal of Rawenyld O'Grayne in 1313, who was charged with aiding a convicted robber. The name appears in 16th century Tudor Fiants from the same area. Early History of the Grane familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grane research. More information is included under the topic Early Grane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grane Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Greaney, O'Greaney, Greany, O'Greany, Graney, Granny, O'Granie, O'Grane and many more. Early Notables of the Grane familyNotable amongst the family name at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Grane Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Grane Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Grane Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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