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The surname Granier 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.
The surname Granier 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Granier research. More information is included under the topic Early Granier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Greaney, O'Greaney, Greany, O'Greany, Graney, Granny, O'Granie, O'Grane and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Granier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Granier is the 11,223rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Granier is ranked the 497th most popular surname with an estimated 9,040 people with that name. 2