Grotmann — Family Name, Records and Arms

Not every Grotmann is related, but the name itself grew out of Grossmann.

Name scholars give the meaning as “Big man”. Records show Grotmann as one of the forms Grossmann took over time. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Grothmann, Grodtmann and Grosmann.

Grotmann coat of arms

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