Grattan

Grattan is an Anglo-Irish surname that originates from both English and Irish roots. The name is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Graitáin," meaning "son of Graitán." The name has been spelled in various ways over the centuries, including Gratton, Greaton, and Graiton, but the most common spelling in Britain is Grattan.

The Grattan surname has historical significance, particularly in the context of 18th-century British and Irish politics. Henry Grattan was a prominent Irish politician and lawyer known for his efforts to achieve legislative independence for Ireland from Britain. The Irish Parliament was granted more autonomy as a result of his efforts, and he became a symbol of Irish nationalism.

In addition to its political associations, the Grattan surname has also been found in various regions of the British Isles, indicating a widespread distribution of the name. Today, individuals with the surname Grattan can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as in other countries where British and Irish immigrants have settled.

The Grattan name carries a sense of history and a connection to both British and Irish heritage, making it a surname of interest to genealogists and historians alike.

There are approximately 747 people named Grattan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,244th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Grattan.

Surname type: From given name or forename

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • David
  • Edward
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Amy
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Janetta
  • Julie
  • Katya
  • Lisa
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Suzanne

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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