Granny History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname Granny 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 Granny familyThe surname Granny 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 Granny familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Granny research. More information is included under the topic Early Granny History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Granny 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 Granny familyMore information is included under the topic Early Granny Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Granny Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Granny Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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