Grant III

Descriptive

Meaning

One who is great or grand, or one who grants or bestows.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'grant' or 'grand' (great, large), which comes from Latin 'grandis'. The surname may also relate to the verb 'grant' (to give or allow).

About the Grant III Surname

A descriptive surname indicating someone of great stature or importance, or possibly an occupational name for one who grants land. Grant is one of the most common surnames in Scotland and has significant historical prominence.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 250,000 bearers in the United States #228 most common surname
Rare Common

Widespread in Scotland, England, and throughout English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Ulysses S. Grant (U.S. President) Cary Grant (British-American actor) Hugh Grant (British actor)

People with the Grant III Surname

U.S. Grant III

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