Groser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The surname Groser is derived from the Middle English word "gros," meaning "large," and was originally a nickname for a large man. The Groser variant is derived from the Old French word "grossier," meaning "wholesale-dealer." 1

Early Origins of the Groser family

The surname Groser was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat but we may conclude that it is from some source in Normandy where the name was popular in pre-conquest times. The Grossarts were an ancient French family of Rotterdam.

The Groser or Grozer variant was first seen in Colchester where John Grocer was listed in 1350. 1

Early History of the Groser family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Groser research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1711, 1714, 1737 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Groser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Groser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grossart, Grossert, Grosart, Grosset, Grossett, Grosshart, Grosset, Groset and many more.

Early Notables of the Groser family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was



Groser migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Groser Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Groser migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Groser Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Groser (post 1700) +






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