Gresham Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Gresham last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Gresham last name
Meaning of the Gresham last name: grazing homestead. Gresham is an English surname from Gresham in Norfolk, from Old English gaers, "grass", and ham, "homestead". Thomas Gresham, the Tudor merchant who founded the Royal Exchange in London, gave his last name to Gresham's law of money. Gresham College in London also keeps the name.
Arms associated with the Gresham name
Coats of arms associated with the Gresham last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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Gresham name FAQ
What does the Gresham name mean?
Grazing homestead. Common variants include Grisham, Gressam.
Where does the Gresham surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Gresham coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Gresham coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).