TheNameDBGruening
TopographicMeaning
Possibly derived from a German word meaning green or verdant, or from a place name.
Etymology
The name may derive from the German word 'grün' (green) with the suffix -ing, suggesting either a topographic origin or a descriptive reference to someone associated with greenery. Alternatively, it could be derived from a place name.
About the Gruening Surname
A German surname with likely topographic or descriptive origins. The name is associated with notable political figures in American history.
Distribution
Found primarily in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities in North America.
Notable Bearers
Ernest Gruening (American politician and Alaska territorial governor)