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Grun History Etymology Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables Ranking

Contemporary Notables Historic Events Related Stories Sources

Grun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Grun

What does the name Grun mean?

The Grun name comes from Middle High German word "gru-ene," which means "greenery." As a surname, it likely evolved from a topographic name for someone who lived in a green and leafy place; or as a habitational name from a place such as Gruna, or Grunau in Silesia.

Early Origins of the Grun family

The surname Grun was first found in Bavaria, where the name Grun was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Grun family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grun research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1696, 1716, 1720 and 1870 are included under the topic Early Grun History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Grun Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Grun, Grün, Grunau, Grunauer, Grunbach, Grundel, Grundemann, Grunder, Grundler, Grundner, Grunenthal, Grünenstein, Grünenwald, Gruner, Gruener, Gruenthal, Gruenbach, Grunfels, Grunhof and many more.

Early Notables of the Grun family

Prominent among members of the name Grun in this period include

the Grun family of Bavaria

Grun Ranking

In France, the name Grun is the 5,912^nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Grun migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Johann Georg Grun, German settler who arrived in America prior to 1850, father of Dietrich Gruen (Grun) of Gruen Watch Company

Grun Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Grun, aged 40, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1734 2
Michael Grun, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
Valentin Grun, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1742 2
Hans David Grun, who settled in Philadelphia in 1744
Christian Grun, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1744
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Grun Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Nancy Grun, aged 21, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Franklin" in 1823 3
Catharan Grun, aged 11, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Franklin" in 1823 3
Thomas Grun, aged 26, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corinthian" in 1828 3
John Grun, aged 5, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corinthian" in 1828 3
Mary Ann Grun, aged 6, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Corinthian" in 1828 3
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Grun migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Grun Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. Alfredo Grun, settler from Naples who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Oronsay" in 1927 4
Mr. Alessandro Grun, settler from Naples who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Oronsay" in 1927 4
Mr. Ram Dyal Grun, settler from Bombay who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Strathmore" in 1936 4
Mr. Leo Grun, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Orontes" in 1938 4
Mrs. Lily Grun, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Orontes" in 1938 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Grun (post 1700) +

Eberhard Grün (b. 1942), German planetary scientist who specialized in cosmic dust research
Dietrich Grün (Gruen) (1847-1911), German born watchmaker who emigrated to the United States in the 1860s and later founded the Gruen Watch Company
Anselm Grün OSB (b. 1945), also known as Anselm Gruen, German Benedictine monk
Otto Grün (1888-1974), German mathematician
Jakob Moritz Grün (1837-1916), Austrian violinist of Hungarian origin
Anastasius Grün (1806-1876), born as Count Anton Alexander von Auersperg, Austrian poet and liberal politician from Carniola (today's Solvenia)
DuÅ¡an Grún (1943-2024), Slovak singer
Stefan Grun (b. 1976), Australian rules football field umpire
Georges Grün (b. 1962), football defender, TV presenter

Historic Events for the Grun family +

Bismarck

Herbert Grun (1920-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details