Surname · English origin
Green
Meaning
The surname Green means Dweller by the village green.
Origin
English
Type
toponymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Green
Green was given to someone who lived by the village green.
What kind of surname is Green?
Green is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the English naming tradition — you can read how English surnames were formed on our English last names page.
Variants & spellings of Green
You may also see this surname written as:
- Greene
Other English surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Green mean?
The surname Green means Dweller by the village green. Green was given to someone who lived by the village green.
Where does the surname Green come from?
Green is a surname of English origin.
What kind of surname is Green?
Green is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other spellings of Green?
Variant spellings of Green include Greene.
What are other English surnames?
Other English surnames include Bailey, Baker, Brown, Chapman, Clarke, Cook.