GREENHALF

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Greenhalf

Greenhalf is a British surname that is of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English Grene (meaning green) and Half, which could refer to a hill or slope. Therefore, the surname Greenhalf possibly denoted someone who lived by a green slope or hill.

The distribution of the Greenhalf surname is not widespread in the United Kingdom, and the name is relatively rare compared to other more common British surnames. However, those who bear the surname Greenhalf have a historical connection to the British Isles, with some families tracing their roots back many generations within the region.

Like many British surnames, Greenhalf may have variations in spelling due to historical factors such as dialects, phonetics, and transliterations. Genealogical research into the Greenhalf family name may yield different spellings, including Grenhalf, Greenhalgh, or Greenhoff.

With its roots in the English landscape, the surname Greenhalf carries the heritage and history of the British people, contributing to the diverse tapestry of surnames found throughout the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 256 people named Greenhalf in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Greenhalf.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Charles
Chris
David
Jack
James
John
Michael
Peter
Richard
Robert
Sam
Steven
Thomas

Female

Christine
Helen
Jacqueline
Jessica
Katherine
Marjorie
Patricia
Victoria
Wendy
Zoe

Similar and related surnames

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