Grices

Grices is a proper noun that may refer to a surname or, less commonly, toponymic usages in English-speaking regions. It is relatively uncommon and does not denote a major town or city. In historical and genealogical records, Grices appears primarily as a family name and, occasionally, as a variant in place-name spellings.

Etymology and form: The origin of Grices is not fully documented. It is commonly treated as a variant of the surname Grice, which itself likely derives from a nickname, occupation, or placename source in Middle and Early Modern English. The addition of the -s suffix in English surnames can reflect a plural, patronymic, or familial sense—interpreted as “the family of Grice” or “the Grices.”

Geography and usage: There are no widely recognized settlements named Grices today. In historical documents, Grices more often appears as a surname linked to family lineages, landholding records, or parish registries. In contemporary usage, it is primarily encountered as a surname rather than a place name.

Notable people: There are no widely documented individuals with the surname Grices in major biographical references. When the name does occur, bearers are typically local figures rather than nationally or internationally known persons.

See also: Grice, a more common related surname that may be confused with Grices, and serves as a larger reference point for researchers examining family histories and toponymic origins.