How common is the Gridley surname?

There are approximately 4,000 people with the surname Gridley in the United States.

Are there Gridley soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 81 soldiers with the Gridley surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Gridley mean?

The surname Gridley means "A dweller in a grid-like settlement or by a grated enclosure.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A dweller in a grid-like settlement or by a grated enclosure.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'grid' (a grate or lattice) and 'leah' (a clearing or meadow). The name likely originated as a topographic descriptor for a settlement with distinctive features.

About the Gridley Surname

An English topographic surname indicating residence near a distinctive grid-like feature or enclosure. The name was carried to North America by English colonists.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 4,000 bearers in the United States #1,979 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in England, with notable presence in New England due to colonial migration.

Gridley Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Gridley Surname

Charles Gridley

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 4,000

War Records

81 soldiers with the Gridley surname found in Civil War records.

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