Summary

The surname GREER has origins in Scotland and Ireland. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'greáir', meaning watchful or vigilant. The name has a rich history and is associated with noble families in both countries.
There are
57043
Greers in the USA
Greer is the
590th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Greer

GermaineGreer

Germaine Greer is an Australian writer and feminist activist known for her influential book 'The Female Eunuch' and her contributions to the feminist movement.

FrankieGreer

Frankie Greer was an American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist, known for his work with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

JaneGreer

Jane Greer was an American film and television actress known for her roles in film noir classics like 'Out of the Past' and 'The Big Steal.'

DavidGreer

David Greer is a British historian and author known for his works on military history, particularly World War II.

TerryGreer

Terry Greer is an American football coach who served as the head coach of the University of Alabama football team from 2003 to 2006.

RyanGreer

Ryan Greer is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Northwestern Wildcats basketball team.

EdmundGreer

Edmund Greer was an Irish nationalist politician who served as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies in the early 20th century.

PaulGreer

Paul Greer is a British illustrator and visual artist known for his distinctive style and work on book covers and editorial illustrations.

AndrewGreer

Andrew Greer is an American Christian singer-songwriter and author, known for his gospel and contemporary Christian music.

EmilyGreer

Emily Greer is an American entrepreneur and video game developer known for co-founding the independent game studio Double Loop Games.

Greer Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Greer' is of Scottish origin, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gruer,' meaning 'gravel' or 'grit.' It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near a gravelly or sandy place.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Greer' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states such as Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It is also found in smaller numbers in Scotland and Ireland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Greer' include 'Grier' and 'Grere.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Greer' likely arrived in the United States through Scottish and Irish immigrants who settled in the southern states. It may have also been brought by Scottish and Irish soldiers who fought in the American Civil War.