Gronning History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Gronning family

The surname Gronning was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Groningen, the most northerly province of Holland. Appingedam and Winschoten are very old towns with cattle and horse markets. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Gronning family

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Gronning Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gronning, Groening, Gruening and others.

Early Notables of the Gronning family

the Gronning family of Groningen

Migration of the Gronning family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.

Historic Events for the Gronning family +

SS Norge

Mr. Johannes Jespersen Gronning (b. 1886), Norwegian fisherman who was a crew member aboard the ship "SS Norge" when she ran aground and sunk on 28th June 1904, he was saved in life boat 8