Graaf History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Graaf was first found in Switzerland. Early Origins of the Graaf familyThe surname Graaf was first found in Switzerland, where the family contributed to the development of the region. They became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Early History of the Graaf familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Graaf research. Another 122 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1485, 1527, 1599, 1611, 1664, 1671, 1678, 1719, 1769, 1807, 1815, 1826, 1841 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Graaf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Graaf Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Graf, Grafe,Graef, Graff, Graffen, Graffin, Grafen, Grafin, Grav, Graaf and many more. Early Notables of the Graaf familyNotables of the time with the surname Graaf were Urs Graf (1485-1527), Swiss engraver and goldsmith, influenced by Albrecht Duerer; Cornelis de Graeff (1599-1664), Mayor of Amsterdam; Free Imperial Knight Andries de Graeff (1611-1678), Mayor of Amsterdam; Cornelis de Graeff (1671-1719), Dutch Canon of St. Pieter at... Graaf RankingIn Netherlands, the name Graaf is the 919th most popular surname with an estimated 2,220 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Graaf Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Graaf Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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