Grossart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Grossart

What does the name Grossart mean?

The surname Grossart 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 Grossart family

The surname Grossart 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 Grossart family

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Grossart Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grossart, Grossert, Grosart, Grosset, Grossett, Grosshart, Grosset, Groset and many more.

Early Notables of the Grossart family

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Migration of the Grossart family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christopher Grossert, who settled in Philadelphia in 1743; Adam Grosshart, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1771; as well as Catherine Grosset, who left Acadia for South America in 1765..

Contemporary Notables of the name Grossart (post 1700) +

Andy Grossart, English musician
Sir Angus McFarlane McLeod Grossart CBE (1937-2022), Scottish businessman, born in Lanarkshire, chairman and executive director of Edinburgh-based merchant bank Noble Grossart

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)