Greaveson Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Greaveson is a familiar spelling of the English name Grayson.

Its meaning, shared with Grayson, is “son of the steward”. Records show Greaveson as one of the forms Grayson took over time. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Greason and Greyson.

Greaveson coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Grayson surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Greaveson report, with a museum-style coat of arms.