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GROVE

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There are approximately 7,034 people named Grove in the UK. That makes it the 1,527th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 111 are named Grove.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Grove surname in historical dictionaries

GROVE. From the original bearer's residence near one. Hence also the common names Groves and Grover. Tlie Groves of Fern, co. Wilts, claim descent from John de Grove of Chalfont St. Giles, who died 26 Edward III.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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