About Grieve
The surname Grieve is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English word "gref," meaning "steward" or "reeve." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a steward or overseer of an estate or manor. The name Grieve signifies a person who was responsible for managing the affairs and collecting rents on behalf of the landowner. Over time, the surname Grieve has evolved and is now found worldwide, often with variations in spelling.
The surname Grieve is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grieve 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 Grieve in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grieve using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.