Grevys

Grevys is a surname of infrequent use in English-language records. The spelling can appear as a family name in genealogical materials and on occasional historical registries, though it is not widely recognized as a leading surname in contemporary databases. The exact origin of Grewys is not definitively established in published etymologies; it may reflect a patronymic formation from a given name such as Greg or a regional variant of related surnames, a pattern common among English and British Isles name traditions. Distribution studies indicate that bearers of the name are most often found in English-speaking countries, with modest presence in parts of Europe and the Commonwealth, though precise concentrations can vary by database and over time.

There are no generally acknowledged figures or institutions associated with Grewys in major reference works, and the name is typically encountered in local or genealogical contexts rather than in national histories. Because Grewys is similar to other spellings such as Grevy or Grévy, it is sometimes confused with those forms, which include the surname Grévy and the French name Jules Grévy, as well as Grevy's zebra, a species named after him. In practice, Grewys without apostrophe is used as a non-possessive surname spelling or plural form.

See also: Grevy (surname), Grévy, Grevy's zebra.