GREENGRASS
Greengrass
Greengrass is a British surname with roots dating back to medieval times in England. The surname is of topographic origin, deriving from the Old English words "grene," meaning green, and "græs," meaning grass. As a result, it likely denoted someone who lived near or worked on a green grassy area.
The Greengrass surname is found predominantly in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas such as Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. Over the years, bearers of the surname have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, spreading the name to different regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Greengrass are relatively scarce, given the surname's less common nature. However, the Greengrass family name has likely contributed to the rich tapestry of British surnames and their historical significance.
There are approximately 590 people named Greengrass in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Greengrass.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Barry
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Robert
- Ronald
- Stephen
Female
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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