MacGruder History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of MacGruderWhat does the name MacGruder mean? The MacGruder surname comes from the Gaelic patronymic name Mac Grudaire, meaning "son of the brewer." Early Origins of the MacGruder familyThe surname MacGruder was first found in south Perthshire, around Glenartney. The earliest record of the name is of Gilawnane McCrouder, who was a witness to a charter in 1447. Duncan M'Rudder was a witness in Perth in 1547. Thomas McGrowder was a witness in Lovat in 1550. Alexander M'Gruder held the parsonage of Lochals in 1550. Early History of the MacGruder familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our MacGruder research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1499, 1537, 1547, 1550 and 1613 are included under the topic Early MacGruder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. MacGruder Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Magruder, Macgruther, McGruther, Magruther, McGruar, Macgruar, MacGruer, MacGruder, MacGrudder, Grewar and many more. Early Notables of the MacGruder familyMore information is included under the topic Early MacGruder Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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