GRINTER
Grinter
Grinter is a surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word 'greot' meaning 'grit', and the suffix '-er' which denoted a person who worked with or dealt in a specific material. Therefore, 'Grinter' likely originally referred to someone who dealt in or worked with grit or gravel.
The surname Grinter is most commonly found in the south-western region of England, particularly in the counties of Dorset and Somerset. The name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and dispersal of families over time.
Individuals with the surname Grinter have been recorded in various historical documents and records, including census reports, birth and marriage records, and military registers. This suggests that the Grinter family has been established in England for several centuries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Grinter include actors, artists, musicians, and professionals in various fields. The name continues to be present in contemporary society, demonstrating the enduring legacy of this English surname.
There are approximately 787 people named Grinter in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,891st most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Grinter.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- David
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sharon
- Susan
- Tracy
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