GRINNELL
Grinnell
The surname Grinnell is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "gren-hyll," which means 'green hill'. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near or on a green hill.
The Grinnell surname is not among the most common in Britain but can be found throughout the country. One notable individual with the surname is Henry Grinnell, an American merchant and sponsor of Arctic exploration in the 19th century.
Like many English surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Grinnell may have evolved over time due to factors such as regional accents and phonetic changes. Variants of the name, such as Grinell or Grinnall, may also exist.
Today, individuals with the surname Grinnell can be found in various professions and locations across Britain and beyond. The Grinnell surname carries with it a sense of heritage and history, connecting bearers to their English roots and the cultural landscape of the past centuries.
There are approximately 524 people named Grinnell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Grinnell.
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
- Colin
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Caroline
- Carolyn
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
- Vicky
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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