Green/ Greene Name & History
Origin:
English
History:
One of the most common and widespread of English surnames, either a nickname for
someone who was fond of dressing in this color (Old English grene) or who had played
the part of the 'Green Man' in the May Day celebrations, or a topographic
name for someone who lived near a village green, Middle English grene (a transferred
use of the color term).
References:
www.ancestry.com (accessed April 26, 2010)