About Grennon
The surname Grennon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Gríofaín, meaning "descendant of Gríofaín." Gríofaín is a personal name derived from the word "gríofa," which translates to "griffin" in English. The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, symbolizing strength and courage. Therefore, the surname Grennon likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities or had a connection to the griffin in some way.
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The surname Grennon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grennon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Grennon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grennon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.