About Grimsley
The surname Grimsley is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Grimr" meaning "fierce" or "grim" and the Old English word "leah" meaning "wood" or "clearing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Grimsley can be interpreted as "the dweller at the fierce or grim clearing." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with such a location.
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The surname Grimsley is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grimsley 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 Grimsley is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grimsley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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