Werner Graggo  + Maria Theresia Graggo
Holzlaendestrasse 5
93047 Regensburg

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Origin of the name Graggo

This surname derives from Gracco, the name of a very small village in Friaul, which is a political district  in the northern part of Italia.  Before transferring names from the friulanish language in the  italian language the name was Grach (speak: Grack) or Gracch. Gracco lies in the near of Rigolato/Tolmezzo (province Udine, Friaul). The inhabitants of the place are shure that the name comes from the name of a very famous Roman aristocratical family, the  Gracchen  (the most well-known representatives are Gaio and Tiberio Gracco (= Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus). The origin of the name is the reason for the different ways of spelling:  Gracc, Grach, Grack, Gracco, Graggo. Since 1744 the family is living in Bavaria. At this time Johann Peter Gracc(o) married Domenica Gussetti and he was accepted  in Munich as a citizen.

Professional family traditions

Two occupations were particularly important for the family. Since that 16. Century were at least 6 generations materialists (material dealer, in particular for the supply of pharmacies). Since 3 generations the occupation  photographer (early color photographers, inventor, yard photographer of the prince of Thurn and taxis) is predominantly exercised.

The family coat of arms Gracco