The surname Grauman was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Grauman family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grauman research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1779 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Grauman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Grauman Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Grau, Grauben, Grauenstein, Graumann, Grauvogl, Grauw, Grauwels, Grauwert, Grarwertt, Grau, van Grau, Graw and many more.
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Early Notables of the Grauman family
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Migration of the Grauman family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
Contemporary Notables of the name Grauman (post 1700)
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Walter E. Grauman (1922-2015), American Directors Guild of America Award nominated director of stage shows, films and television shows, known for Murder, She Wrote (1984), Barnaby Jones (1973) and 633 Squadron (1964)
Lawrence S. Grauman (b. 1897), American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1940; Common Pleas Court Judge in Kentucky, 1950-55 1
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