Surname · Scottish origin
Grant
Meaning
The surname Grant means Great, tall.
Origin
Scottish
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Grant
Grant comes from the Norman-French grand, “great” or “tall.”
What kind of surname is Grant?
Grant is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Other Scottish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Grant mean?
The surname Grant means Great, tall. Grant comes from the Norman-French grand, “great” or “tall.”
Where does the surname Grant come from?
Grant is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is Grant?
Grant is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Campbell, Gordon, MacDonald, MacKenzie.