Grap History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished German surname Grap is derived from the Old High German "graban," meaning "to dig." The name was originally used to indicate "a digger of graves or ditches."

Early Origins of the Grap family

The surname Grap was first found in Austria, where in ancient times the Graber family played a significant role within the region's feudal society. The name Grabner became prominent in local affairs and often intermarried with other distinguished families, some of whom played important roles in the territorial conflicts of the period.

Early History of the Grap family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grap research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1507, 1585, 1602, 1655, 1666, 1680, 1700 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Grap History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Grap Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grabner, Grabber, Graeber, Graebner, Gravner, Grabbne, Grabne, Grubner, Grappner, Grapner, Grabere, Graben, Grabel, Grabert, Grable, Grabnere, Grabnen, Grabnel, Grabbere, Grabben, Grabbel, Greber, Grebere, Greben, Graebner, Graebnere, Graebnen, Graebber, Graebbere, Graebben, Craver and many more.

Early Notables of the Grap family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Grap were Virgil von Graben (died 1507) was an Austrian noble and knight; Maria de Grebber (1602-1680), a Dutch Golden Age painter; David Graebner who was rewarded for his distinguished service in 1700 when he was ennobled; and Johann Gottlieb Grabbe (1585-1655) was a German...
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Grap migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grap Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter Grap, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1893
Maria Grap, aged 15, who immigrated to America, in 1896

Grap Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Dora Grap, aged 18, who settled in America, in 1907
Hermann Grap, aged 24, who landed in America from Vensesova, Hungary, in 1907
Ettel Grap, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Minsk, Minsk, in 1908
Shilipp Grap, aged 72, who settled in America, in 1908
Minie Grap, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Minsk, Russia, in 1911
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