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Early Origins of the Gris family

The surname Gris was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Griis is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Gris family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gris research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1641, 1708, 1734 and 1739 are included under the topic Early Gris History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gris Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Griis, Griiser, Griisen, Griismann, Griim, Gris, Grisard, Grisel, Griset, Grisogono, Griisbach and many more.

Early Notables of the Gris family

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Gris Ranking

In France, the name Gris is the 5,195th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Gris family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..



  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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