GRUNDY
Grundy
Grundy is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated from the Old English word 'grind', meaning 'gravel' or 'sand'. The surname is thought to have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a gravelly or sandy area.
The Grundy family name is widely distributed across the United Kingdom, with particular concentrations in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cheshire. The name has also been found in other parts of the English-speaking world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals with the surname Grundy include:
- Felix Grundy (1777–1840): American politician and United States Senator from Tennessee.
- George Beardoe Grundy (1859–1948): British historian and archaeologist known for his work on Roman Britain.
- Reg Grundy (1923–2016): Australian television producer who created numerous popular game shows.
The Grundy surname has a long history and continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its presence in various regions around the world.
There are approximately 9,024 people named Grundy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,048th most common surname in Britain. Around 139 in a million people in Britain are named Grundy.
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joan
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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