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GRIERSON

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There are approximately 2,913 people named Grierson in the UK. That makes it the 3,352nd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 46 are named Grierson.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From name of parent

Related and similar surnames

Grayson
Greyson
Grason
Graverson
Gregerson
Granderson
Crierson
Grearson
Greeirson
Greirson
Greerson
Greierson
Greirsen
Greairson
Grarson
Greiersen
Grearsen
Greirison
Grayerson
Garirson
Greereson
Grearison
Girerson
Greirsone
Grawson
Grarison

The Grierson surname in historical dictionaries

The son of Greer or Gregor; the same as McGregor.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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