Griswold (also spelled Griswald) is a surname of English origin, from the Old English greosn (‘gravel’) and weald (‘woodland’).[1] However, some interoperations consider Griswold to mean "Gris" meaning "Grey" and "wold" meaning wood/forest. The surname Gris is a name of ancient French origin. It was a Breton name given to a person with gray hair. The name Gris is derived from the Old French word "gris," which means "gray," and was often given to someone with gray hair. The name Wold is derived from the Old English wald meaning "forest", (cognate of German Wald, but unrelated to English "wood", which has a different origin). Wold is an Anglian form of the word, as in other parts of England, different variations can be found. Notable people with the surname include:

Fictional characters

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  • Clark Griswold, in National Lampoon's Vacation film series
  • Gus Griswald, in the Recess television series

References

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  1. ^ "Griswold Name Meaning & Griswold Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2019-12-04.

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