Grys
Grys Meaning & Origin
About Grys
The surname Grys is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "grys," meaning "gray." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The name may have been given to individuals who had a prominent physical feature associated with the color gray or to those who lived in an area with gray soil or landscape. Over time, the surname Grys has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Grys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Grys: 147
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 118185
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.05
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grys based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Grys in Braille
Here's how to represent Grys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Grys using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Grys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
