Grobar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Grobar

What does the name Grobar mean?

The name Grobar is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the area that was referred to as the grove. The surname is derived from the Old English graf which meant of the grove.

Early Origins of the Grobar family

The surname Grobar was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Grobar family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grobar research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1332 is included under the topic Early Grobar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Grobar Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Grobar are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Grobar include: Grover, Grovers and others.

Early Notables of the Grobar family

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Migration of the Grobar family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Grobar or a variant listed above: Samuel Grover settled in New England in 1635; Thomas Grover settled in Charlestown Massachusetts in 1640; another Thomas Grover arrived in Barbados in 1700.