| ![Show Contents]() Graper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The distinguished German surname Graper 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 Graper familyThe surname Graper 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 Graper familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Graper 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 Graper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Graper Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Graper familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Graper 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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 Graper migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Graper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Andrea Graper, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1892 aboard the ship "Noordland" from Antwerp, Belgium 1
- Carl Graper, aged 24, who arrived in New York, New York in 1894 aboard the ship "Augusta Victoria" from Hamburg via Southampton 1
- Rachel Graper, aged 26, who arrived in New York in 1895 aboard the ship "Phoenicia" from Hamburg, Germany 1
Graper Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Mr. Wilhelm Graper, aged 44, originally from Chesley, Ontario, Canada, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Nieuw Amsterdam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Graper (post 1700) | + |
- Henry Graper, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924 2
- H. E. Graper, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1912 2
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Graper migration to the United States 
