The surname Groeben was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name Gruben contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Gruben family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs.
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Early History of the Groeben family
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Groeben Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Gruben, Grubbe, Grubben, Grüben, Grubel, Grubendal, Gruber, Grüber, Grubenhaus and many more.
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Early Notables of the Groeben family
Prominent bearers of the name Groeben at this time were
Friedrich von der Groeben (1645-1712), a Prussian aristocrat and commander of the Foreign Legion of King John III Sobieski in the Battle of Vienna
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Migration of the Groeben family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Carl Friederich Grobler, who came to Philadelphia in 1752.
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