Grayston

Grayston is a surname of English origin. It is derived from a place name, likely referring to a settlement or farm associated with someone named Gray. The name Gray itself is thought to originate as a nickname for someone with gray hair or a gray complexion, or from the Norman French word "grai," meaning badger. Therefore, Grayston potentially means "Gray's town" or "Gray's farm."

Variations in spelling may include Greystone, Greyston, and Graiston.

People with the surname Grayston can be found predominantly in English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Further research into genealogical records, historical documents, and local place names would be required to determine the precise geographic origin and earliest instances of the surname Grayston.