| ![Show Contents]() Gregorys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of GregorysWhat does the name Gregorys mean? The surname Gregorys is of patronymic origin, derived from the personal name of the father of the original bearer. One common practice was to adopt Christian or virtue names. This practice is very common within the Roman Catholic faith. This particular name, then, could have a number of meanings. It was most likely derived from the Greek word 'greorein,' meaning to be watchful. The Latin equivalent 'gregorius' was commonly interchanged with the word 'gregis,' which means flock. This name could, then, be an occupational name assumed by shepherds, or it may allude to Christ, who was deemed the shepherd of the flock. The name Gregory was assumed by a line of Popes. Many people, then, would have adopted Gregorys as a surname in tribute to these popes/saints. Alternatively, the name Gregorys could have been derived from the term "ghregorein", meaning "to be awake." The name Gregorys spread because of devotion to several saints, particularly Saint Gregory the Great, who was consecrated Pope in 590. His pontificate was marked by zeal in propagating Christianity, and his most important missionary endeavor, the conversion of Britain, was begun, under his direction, by Augustine in 597. The Gregorian chant, a variety of plain song used for liturgical purposes by the Roman Catholic Church for centuries, takes its name from a collection of music assembled by Saint Gregory the Great. Early Origins of the Gregorys familyThe surname Gregorys was first found in the Iberian Peninsula since the Middle Ages. Much of its popularity is due to the enduring fame of Saint Gregory the Great, who was consecrated Pope in 590. Saint Gregory was zealous in his propagation of Christian doctrine and is noted for his efforts to convert Britain with the assistance of Augustine in the late 6th century. Early History of the Gregorys familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gregorys research. Another 27 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1496, 1548, 1560, 1620, 1636, 1647, 1696 and 1726 are included under the topic Early Gregorys History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gregorys Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gregório, Gregori, Gregory and others. Early Notables of the Gregorys familyAnother 47 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Gregorys Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Gregorys familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Juan Gegorie, who arrived in America in 1513; Torcuato Samartin Gregorio, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1880; Francisco Gregori Cristofol, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1898.
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