GREENBERRY
Greenberry
Greenberry is a British surname with English origins. The name is believed to have originated from the medieval personal name "Greneberd," a combination of the Middle English words "grene," meaning green, and "berd," meaning blade, referring to someone who lived near a green hill or held possession of a green sword.
The Greenberry surname has been found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with historical records indicating concentrations in regions such as London, Kent, and Sussex. The surname has seen variations in spelling over time, including Greenbery, Greenbury, and Grenberry.
Individuals bearing the surname Greenberry have been associated with diverse professions and backgrounds, with some notable figures emerging in British history. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement.
Research into the Greenberry surname continues to uncover more about its origins, distribution, and significance within British genealogy and family history.
There are approximately 109 people named Greenberry in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Greenberry.
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