How common is the Greener surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Greener in the United States.

Are there Greener soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 32 soldiers with the Greener surname appear in Civil War records.

Greener

Q: What does the surname Greener mean?

The surname Greener means "One who is more green, or one who works with green vegetation or crops.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who is more green, or one who works with green vegetation or crops.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'green' with the comparative suffix '-er', or as an occupational name for someone working with plants. The surname may indicate either a descriptive or occupational origin.

About the Greener Surname

An English surname of occupational or descriptive origin related to greenery or vegetation. The name is relatively uncommon in historical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England and English-speaking countries.

Greener Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Greener Surname

Paul R. Greener

Representative

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 1,000

War Records

32 soldiers with the Greener surname found in Civil War records.

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