Grundy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Grundy has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from Gundred and variants such as Grundy and Gundreda. The personal name Gundred is an old Germanic name which meant "battle ruler," and became common in England in the centuries following the Norman Conquest as a new wave of immigration from continental Europe swept England.

Early Origins of the Grundy family

The surname Grundy was first found in Yorkshire where Aicusa filia Grundi, who was recorded in 1204. 1

However, we did find and older listing of the name, but in its Latin form: Gundrea, mater Rogeri de Moubraie, 1138, called by Young the historian of Whitby, 'Gundrey Moiwbray.' 2

In Scotland, Robert Grundy de Neuton, Roxburghshire, rendered homage to King Edward I in 1296, and Adam Grondy was juror on inquisition made at Roxburgh, 1303. 3

Early History of the Grundy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grundy research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1701, 1711, 1720, 1729 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Grundy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Grundy Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Grundy include Grundy, Grundie, Ground, Grounds, Groundey and others.

Early Notables of the Grundy family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Grundy Ranking

In the United States, the name Grundy is the 7,152nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 4


Grundy migration to the United States +

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Grundy Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Grundy Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Grundy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Grundy Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Grundy migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grundy Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Grundy migration to Australia +

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

Grundy Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Grundy 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:

Grundy Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Grundy migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 9
Grundy Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Grundy (post 1700) +
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