About Griss
The surname Griss is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gris," meaning "gray." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a gray-colored object or in a place with a gray feature. It could also be a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The surname Griss is relatively rare and has variations such as Grice and Gryce.
The surname Griss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Griss 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 Griss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Griss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Griss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.