About Garriss
The surname Garriss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gareth," which itself is of Welsh origin. The name Gareth is believed to mean "gentle" or "kind" in Welsh. Over time, the surname Garriss evolved from the patronymic form of Gareth, indicating "son of Gareth." As a surname, Garriss is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
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The surname Garriss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garriss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Garriss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Garriss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Garriss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.