Grapes

Grapes is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Old French word "grap" meaning a hook or grappling iron. The surname is likely to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used such implements.

Distribution

The surname Grapes is most commonly found in the county of Yorkshire, England, though it has also been recorded in other regions of the United Kingdom.

Notable People

1. John Grapes (b. 1950)

  • British author and historian known for his works on medieval weaponry.

2. Elizabeth Grapes (b. 1985)

  • English actress famous for her roles in various British TV dramas.

Etymology

The name "Grapes" may also have links to Old English, where it could have been derived from "greopan", meaning to seize or grasp. Alternatively, it could be a habitation name derived from the village of Grayhope in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Variants

Variants of the Grapes surname include Grape, Grap, and Greap.

The surname Grapes holds historical significance as a distinctive family name in the British Isles, carrying with it a rich heritage that continues to intrigue genealogists and historians alike.

There are approximately 226 people named Grapes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Grapes.

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

  • Adam
  • Allen
  • Andrew
  • Colin
  • Darren
  • David
  • Jarad
  • John
  • Keith
  • Michael
  • Philip
  • Robert
  • Simon

Female

  • Alison
  • Anglea
  • Beverley
  • Elizabeth
  • Elsie
  • Helen
  • Jill
  • Julie
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Rebecca
  • Trudie
  • Winifred

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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