About Grimshaw
The surname Grimshaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "grim" meaning fierce or stern, and "sceaga" meaning thicket or copse. Therefore, the name Grimshaw is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or in a dense, dark thicket. It may have also been a nickname given to someone with a fierce or stern personality.
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The surname Grimshaw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grimshaw 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 Grimshaw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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