Grange

The surname Grange is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "grainge," meaning a barn or a granary for storing harvested crops. It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked in or managed a grain storehouse.

The Grange surname is a locational surname, often associated with various places in England called Grange. These places were usually estates or farms where crops were grown and stored. As a result, many families adopted the surname Grange to indicate their association with such places.

The Grange surname is found throughout England, with concentrations in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable individuals with the surname Grange include Sir D.K. Grange, a renowned British historian, and Emma Grange, a prominent author of children's literature.

In conclusion, the surname Grange is a testament to the agricultural heritage of Britain and the importance of farming in English history.

There are approximately 2,818 people named Grange in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,170th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named Grange.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Ann
  • Claire
  • Elaine
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Lynn
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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