Grissmann

The surname Grissmann is of German origin. It is believed to be a variant of the name Griesmann, which is derived from the Middle High German word "gries," meaning "gravel," "sand," or "rough ground." The suffix "-mann" indicates "man" or "person." Therefore, Grissmann likely originally denoted a person who lived near a gravel pit, sandy area, or rough piece of land. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked with gravel or sand. The spelling variations likely arose over time through regional dialect and transcription errors. Records of the name can be found in various German-speaking regions.