GREENING
Greening
Greening is an English surname derived from the Old English word gren or graeg, which means green or grey. The surname likely originated as a nickname for a person with green eyes, a green thumb, or someone who lived near a green meadow or forest.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Greening is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, especially in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon. It is also prevalent in countries with historical ties to the UK, such as Canada, Australia, and the United States.
Notable Individuals
1. Vivienne Greening
- Vivienne Greening is a renowned botanical artist known for her detailed and vivid illustrations of plants and flowers.
2. Chris Greening
- Chris Greening is a successful British entrepreneur who founded a popular eco-friendly lifestyle brand.
Variants
Variants of the Greening surname include Greene, Greener, Greenville, and Grening.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Greening is a surname with roots in English history and heritage, reflecting connections to the natural world and possibly indicating traits or locations associated with the colour green.
There are approximately 2,886 people named Greening in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,085th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Greening.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joan
- Karen
- Laura
- Mary
- Melanie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.