GROSZ
Grosz
Summary Grosz is a British surname of German origin. It is a topographic name for someone who lived by a prominent tree. The name is derived from the German word "gros", which means big or large.
Origin The surname Grosz can be traced back to Germany, where it was likely used to describe individuals who lived near or worked with large trees. Over time, families with the Grosz surname moved to other countries, including Britain, where the name took on its anglicised form.
Distribution The Grosz surname is not as common in Britain as it is in Germany. Nevertheless, there are individuals and families with this surname scattered across the country, especially in areas with significant German immigration history.
Famous Individuals There are no prominent public figures with the surname Grosz in British history. However, individuals with this surname may have made contributions to various fields without gaining widespread recognition.
Variants Variants of the Grosz surname include Gros, Grose, and Grosze. These variations may have evolved over time as families moved and the surname adapted to local dialects and pronunciations.
There are approximately 81 people named Grosz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Grosz.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Aron
- Bernard
- Chaim
- David
- Ian
- Jonathan
- Leo
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Aneta
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Esther
- Flora
- Kirsty
- Miriam
- Ramona
- Zaneta
- Zelda
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