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![Show Contents]() Groser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England
The surname Groser is derived from the Middle English word "gros," meaning "large," and was originally a nickname for a large man. The Groser variant is derived from the Old French word "grossier," meaning "wholesale-dealer." 1 Early Origins of the Groser familyThe surname Groser was first found in Oxfordshire where they held a family seat but we may conclude that it is from some source in Normandy where the name was popular in pre-conquest times. The Grossarts were an ancient French family of Rotterdam. The Groser or Grozer variant was first seen in Colchester where John Grocer was listed in 1350. 1 Early History of the Groser familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Groser research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1711, 1714, 1737 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Groser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Groser Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Grossart, Grossert, Grosart, Grosset, Grossett, Grosshart, Grosset, Groset and many more. Early Notables of the Groser familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - Alexander Grosert of Bowness
 Groser migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Groser Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- John Groser, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
- Sarah Capon Groser, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
- Walter Groser, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Lloyds" in 1838 2
| Groser migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Groser Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. W.J. Groser, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Sir Edward Paget" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 25th May 1853 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Groser (post 1700) | + |
- Timothy John Groser (b. 1950), New Zealand politician and former diplomat
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Groser migration to Australia 
Groser migration to New Zealand 
