| ![Show Contents]() Grimsteed History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of GrimsteedWhat does the name Grimsteed mean? The ancient surname Grimsteed dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086 where it is recorded as Gremestede, 1 having derived from the Old English "grene" + "ham-stede." 2 Today named East and West Grimstead, both are found in the union and hundred of Alderbury, Salisbury and Amesbury in Wiltshire, England. 3 "The ancient manor-house is still remaining, though much mutilated, and retaining little of its original character. The church is a very ancient structure of flint, with quoins of freestone, and has details of the Norman, and early and decorated English styles." 3 East and West Grinsted in Sussex are other possible origin points for the family. 4 While these place names are phonetically similar to Grimstead, they have different origins, specifically meaning "green place," from the Old English "grene" + "stede." plus the "west" or "east" prefix. 2 West Grinsted is older of the two, dating back to the Domesday Book where it was recorded as Grenestede. 1 Early Origins of the Grimsteed familyThe surname Grimsteed was first found in Sussex, England where William de Grenested was listed in the Pipe Roles of 1230. Later William de Grinstede was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Suffolk in 1327. 4 Early History of the Grimsteed familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Grimsteed research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1630 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Grimsteed History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Grimsteed Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Grimstead, Grimsteed, Grimsted, Grimstede, Grinstead, Grinsted and many more. Early Notables of the Grimsteed familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Grimsteed Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Grimsteed familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Rich Grimstead, who received a land patent in Virginia in 1679; Sarah Grimstead, who came to Virginia in 1705; William Grimstead, who arrived in Annapolis, MD in 1757.
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- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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