GREENEY
Greeney
Greeney is a surname of British origin with its roots dating back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English word "grene", meaning green, and was often used to describe someone who lived by a village green or a grassy area. The addition of the suffix "-ey" was a common practice to denote location or origin.
The Greeney surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have spread to other parts of the country and even to former British colonies.
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Variants of the Greeney surname include Greene, Greenie, and Greaney. The name has also been anglicised in some instances as Green.
Whether through historical legacy or modern use, the surname Greeney continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, representing the connection of individuals to their ancestral past.
There are approximately 96 people named Greeney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Greeney.
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