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Gronkowski in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com
Birth Name: Robert James Gronkowski
Place of Birth: Amherst, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 14, 1989
Ethnicity: *56.25% German [including Swiss-German, Alsatian] *37.5% Polish *6.25% Swedish
Rob Gronkowski is an American professional football player, and actor. A tight end, he played for the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He is nicknamed “Gronk.” He is 6′6″.
Rob is the son of Diane (re-marrage surname Walters) and Gordon Gronkowski, a college football player, who founded a high-end fitness equipment business. His father is of three quarters Polish descent. He is the brother of professional football players Dan Gronkowski, Chris Gronkowski, and Glenn Gronkowski. Rob was raised in Williamsville.
Rob’s paternal grandfather was Ignatius Thomas Gronkowski (the son of Ignatius J. “Iggy” Gronkowski and Helen Majshak/Majchrzak). Rob’s grandfather Ignatius was born in New York. Rob’s great-grandfather Ignatius was an American Olympic cyclist, whose parents, Franciszek Gronkowski and Mary Bayger, were Polish. Rob’s great-grandmother Helen was also of Polish origin, the daughter of Ludwig Majchrzak and Catharina Kasior.
Rob’s paternal grandmother was Irene L. Popiela/Papiela (the daughter of Stanislaus/Stanley Popiela/Papiela and Clara G. Anderson). Irene was born in New York. Stanislaus was born in New York, the son of Polish parents, Michael/Michal Popiela and Josephine Nowak. Rob’s great-grandmother Clara was the daughter of Charles F. Anderson, who was of Swedish origin; and of Elizabeth, who was German.
Rob’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Joseph Weber (the son of Frank F. Weber and Ruth Antoinette/Antonette Alf). Thomas was born in Buffalo, Erie, New York. Frank was born in New York, the son of John Ferdinand Weber, whose father was from Oensbach, Achern, Baden, Germany, and whose mother was also of German descent; and of Mary Ann Muller/Miller, whose father was from Switzerland, and whose mother was from France, possibly Alsace. Rob’s great-grandmother Ruth was born in Buffalo, the daughter of Anthony Alf, who was from Prussia, Germany; and of Adelaide/Adelheit E. Bielmeier/Beilmeier, whose parents were also German.
Rob’s maternal grandmother is Carol/Carole Ann Andres (the daughter of Norbert Eugene Andres and Irma J. Rosse). Carol was born in Buffalo, Erie, New York. Norbert was born in Buffalo, the son of Andrew Andres, who was German; and of Amelia/Emma Fritz. Rob’s great-grandmother Irma was born in New York, the daughter of Edmund Rosse, who was born in Buhl, Bas-Rhin, France, of etnic German descent; and of Anna Fischer, who was German.
Sources: Genealogy of Rob Gronkowski (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Rob’s paternal great-grandfather, Stanislaus/Stanley Popiela/Papiela, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Rob’s paternal great-grandmother, Clara G. Anderson, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org Clara G. Anderson on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituaries of Rob’s maternal grandfather, Thomas Joseph Weber – https://www.familysearch.org https://www.heraldtribune.com
Rob’s maternal grandmother, Carol/Carole Ann Andres, on the 1950 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Rob’s maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother) – https://www.amigone.com