Grothusen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Grothusen

What does the name Grothusen mean?

The Grothusen surname comes from the Low German words "grot(h)," meaning "large," or "great," and "haus," meaning "house;" thus the name may have been topographic, for someone who lived in or by a large house or farmstead,

Early Origins of the Grothusen family

The surname Grothusen was first found in East Prussia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. They were originally seated in Courland and Livonia in the 13th century.

Early History of the Grothusen family

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Grothusen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Groethausen, Groithausen, Grothusen, Grothaus, Gothuss and many more.

Early Notables of the Grothusen family

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Migration of the Grothusen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Herman Groethausen, who came to American in 1710, where he lived at Springfield Manor, Germantown, PA; Friedrich Wilh. Von Grothausen, one of the Hessian troops on record in America in 1767.