GRESS
Gress
The British surname Gress is of Old English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. The surname is derived from the Old English word "gres," meaning grass or pasture. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a grassy meadow or a grazing area.
The Gress surname is primarily found in regions of England that were historically known for their agriculture and pastoral landscapes. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Gress have been recorded in various parish registers, census records, and other historical documents, providing valuable insights into family lineages and regional demographics.
Notable individuals with the surname Gress have made contributions to various fields, including but not limited to agriculture, environmental conservation, and land management. The Gress name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical origins and familial heritage.
There are approximately 38 people named Gress in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Gress.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- John
- Justin
- Markus
- Reinhard
- Wladimir
Female
- Amanda
- Helga
- Lynda
- Selena
Similar and related surnames
- Grass
- Grace
- Graces
- Graske
- Gras
- Grase
- Grases
- Graice
- Gres
- Gresse
- Grasse
- Grassi
- Grassie
- Grasso
- Grassy
- Grayce
- Graze
- Greaess
- Grease
- Greasy
- Greece
- Greese
- Greesh
- Greesy
- Greice
- Greis
- Greiss
- Gresco
- Gresh
- Gressey
- Grest
- Greze
- Griece
- Griese
- Griesse
- Grieze
- Grasey
- Grassey
- Grasske
- Grassow
- Grasu
- Grayes
- Greasey
- Greci
- Gregs
- Gresko
- Gressel
- Gressen
- Gresser
- Gresset
- Gresson
- Greza
- Grezo
- Carse
- Crosse
- Cruise
- Cruz
- Gorse
- Keers
- Kraus
- Kruse
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.