Grigsby

Grigsby

Grigsby is a surname of unknown origin (possibly meaning 'of Grig's town/settlement)', stemming from a common progenitor, John Grigsby (1623-1730) who may have originated in Kent, England where the name is still known. Most Grigsbys in the United States of America trace lines of descent from this 17th century landowner, in Stafford County, Virginia.

Famous Grigsbys

* Hugh Blair Grigsby, Virginia statesman and historian
* Gary Grigsby, computer game programmer
* Boomer Grigsby, American football fullback
* Bill Grigsby, announcer for the Kansas City Chiefs
* Tamara D. Grigsby, representative for the Wisconsin State Assembly
* Charles Grigsby, American Idol contestant
* John Grigsby, Kent, England author of books on myth and legend, most notably on the Grail legends and the Old English poem 'Beowulf'

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