| ![Show Contents]() Grunenwald History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of GrunenwaldWhat does the name Grunenwald mean? The Grunenwald name comes from Middle High German word "gru-ene," which means "greenery." As a surname, it likely evolved from a topographic name for someone who lived in a green and leafy place; or as a habitational name from a place such as Gruna, or Grunau in Silesia. Early Origins of the Grunenwald familyThe surname Grunenwald was first found in Bavaria, where the name Grunenwald was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Grunenwald familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grunenwald research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1696, 1716, 1720 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Grunenwald History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grunenwald Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Grun, Grün, Grunau, Grunauer, Grunbach, Grundel, Grundemann, Grunder, Grundler, Grundner, Grunenthal, Grünenstein, Grünenwald, Gruner, Gruener, Gruenthal, Gruenbach, Grunfels, Grunhof and many more. Early Notables of the Grunenwald familyMore information is included under the topic Early Grunenwald Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grunenwald RankingFrance, the name Grunenwald is the 8,945th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1
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Grunenwald Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hans Grunenwald, who settled in there Pennsylvania in 1746
- Peter Grunenwald, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
- Nicholaus Grunenwald and Jacob Grunenwaldt both arrived in Pennsylvania in 1771
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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