Grime

Surname

Grime is a British surname with roots tracing back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "Grim," meaning mask or helmet. It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as stern, grim, or fierce.

The Grime surname is found predominantly in regions of England, particularly in the Norfolk, Essex, and Suffolk counties. Throughout history, individuals bearing the Grime name have been involved in various occupations, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship.

Over the years, the Grime surname has evolved with different spellings and variations, such as Gryme, Grim, or Grymme. The name has spread to other English-speaking countries through immigration and diaspora, but its origins lie firmly in Britain.

Today, individuals with the surname Grime can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, carrying on the ancestral legacy of this historic and distinctive family name.

There are approximately 1,384 people named Grime in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,719th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Grime.

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
  • Ian
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Carol
  • Deborah
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Hilary
  • Jean
  • Joanne
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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