Griss Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Griss Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Griss family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 11
Carpenter 4
Civil Service 2
Boot Finisher 2
Staymaker Waterloo Factory 2
Harness Maker 2
Boy Royal Horse Artillery 1
Collar Maker Major Royal Artillery 1
Driver Royal Artillery 1
None 1
Shoe Maker 1
Shoe Makers Wife 1
Bell Hanger 1
Boot Work (shoe) 1
Bricklayer 1
Clerk Accountant Office 1
Clerk Shoe Manufactory 1
Dress Maker 1
Engine Driver Railway 1
House Keeper 1
Machinist (shoe) 1
Publican 1
Pupil Teacher 1
Sadler & Harness Maker Master Employing 1 Man 1
Domestic General Servant 1

Griss Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Gross 80% 5,002
2 Grass 80% 1,507
3 Grosse 67% 1,268
4 Griss 100% 527
5 Grases 67% 398

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The surname Griss is the 4th most popular variant of Gross.

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