TheNameDBGrant
DescriptiveMeaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone who was tall, large, or of great stature.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'grant' meaning great or large, ultimately from Latin 'grandis'. The surname was applied to individuals of notable size or importance.
About the Grant Surname
Grant was used to describe tall or large individuals, distinguishing them in communities where such characteristics were notable. The surname is especially prevalent in Scottish regions.
Distribution
Particularly common in Scotland and Northern England, with significant presence in North America.