| ![Show Contents]() Groman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland All Irish surnames have a unique and often romantic meaning. The name Groman originally appeared in Gaelic as "O Grugain," which is derived from either "gruag," which means "hair," and "grug," which means "fierceness." Early Origins of the Groman familyThe surname Groman was first found in County Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. Early History of the Groman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Groman research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Groman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Groman Spelling VariationsNames during the Middle Ages were often recorded under several different spelling variations during the life of their bearers. Literacy was rare at that time and so how a person's name was recorded was decided by the individual scribe. Variations of the name Groman include Grogan, O'Grogan, Grogen, Groogen, Grugen, Groggan, O'Groogan and many more. Early Notables of the Groman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Groman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Groman migration to the United States | + |
Many destitute Irish families in the 18th and 19th centuries decided to leave their homeland, which had in many ways been scarred by English colonial rule. One of the most frequent destinations for these families was North America where it was possible for an Irish family to own their own parcel of land. Many of the early settlers did find land awaiting them in British North America, or even later in America, but for the majority of immigrants that arrived as a result of the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s the ownership of land was often a long way off. These Irish people were initially put to work on such industrial projects as the building of bridges, canals, and railroads, or they worked at manufacturing positions within factories. Whenever they arrived, the Irish made enormous contributions to the infant nations of Canada and the United States. Some of the earliest immigrants to bearer the name of Groman were found through extensive research of immigration and passenger lists:
Groman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Groman, aged 23, who arrived in America, in 1896
Groman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Josef Groman, aged 6, who arrived in America, in 1909
- Adam Groman, aged 26, who arrived in America, in 1920
- Edgar Groman, aged 24, who arrived in America, in 1921
- Karl Groman, aged 34, who arrived in America, in 1922
- Benjamin Groman, aged 34, who arrived in America, in 1924
| Contemporary Notables of the name Groman (post 1700) | + |
- William Frederick "Bill" Groman (1936-2020), American professional AFL football wide receiver who played from 1960 to 1965
- Herman Charles Groman (1882-1954), American bronze medalist 400 meter runner at the 1904 Olympics
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Honor et virtus
Motto Translation: Honour and virtue.
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Groman migration to the United States 
