About Griese
The surname Griese is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grīs," meaning "gray." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who had gray hair or a gray complexion. The name Griese may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a gray-colored feature in the landscape, such as a gray stone or a gray house.
The surname Griese is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griese 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 Griese in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Griese using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.