Grint

Grint is a surname of English origin. It is relatively uncommon and is best known through its bearer Rupert Grint, an English actor born in 1988. Rupert Grint achieved international recognition for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the film adaptation of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, a role he played in eight films released from 2001 to 2011. After Potter, Grint pursued various acting projects in film, television, and theatre, including stage work and supporting roles in other productions. The surname Grint has appeared with other individuals in English-speaking countries, though none have achieved comparable global prominence. The etymology of the surname is not clearly established in common references; it is generally treated as a British surname without a widely cited origin story.