Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɡɹeɪ.sən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of the steward", derived from Middle English greyve "steward".

Related Names

Rootgrafio
VariantGraves
Other Languages & CulturesDe Graaf(Dutch) Graf(German) Grieve(Scottish)
Given Name DescendantsGraysen, Grayson, Greyson(English)
User SubmissionGrayson

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Entry added January 21, 2022