Grass

Meaning

One who lives in a grassy area or works with grass, or a descriptive name for someone with grass-like hair.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English or Old German word 'gras' (grass). The surname likely originated as either a topographic designation or a descriptive epithet.

About the Grass Surname

A topographic or descriptive surname referring to grass or grassy terrain. The name is relatively uncommon but has notable literary representation.

Distribution

Found in England, Germany, and English-speaking countries.

Notable Bearers

Günter Grass (German author and Nobel laureate)

People with the Grass Surname