Grosset History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Grosset

What does the name Grosset mean?

The surname Grosset 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 Grosset family

The surname Grosset 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 Grosset family

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Grosset Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Grosset family

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Grosset Ranking

In France, the name Grosset is the 2,101^st most popular surname with an estimated 3,004 people with that name. 2

Grosset migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Grosset Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Catherine Grosset, who left Acadia for South America in 1765

Contemporary Notables of the name Grosset (post 1700) +

Jeffrey Grosset, Australian, award winning wine-maker

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/