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Gregory Family History

Gregory Genealogy & Family Tree

Gregory is an English name from Leicestershire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Greek given name Gregorios which means “watchful” and “alert.” The first known recorded Gregory ancestor was John Grigory in 1280. Roots for this name can also be found in Germany and Portugal. The family motto is Vigilanter which means “Watchfully.”

Other spellings include “Gregorie,” “Grigor,” and “Gregorey.” Notable people with the surname include American comedian James Gregory, British actor Leo Gregory (Green Street Hooligans, Tristan + Isolde, Stoned), American figure skater Melissa Gregory, and American baseball player Paul Gregory (Chicago White Sox). The first Gregory to come to America was Richard Gregory in Virginia in 1620.

Gregory Birth Records
Gregory Death Records
  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Catherine Elizabeth Gregory -- --, 1592 December 0, 1668
  • Judah Gregory -- --, 1643 December 0, 1733 Connecticut Colony
  • Abigail Gregory -- --, 1631 March 25, 1633 England
  • Michael Gregory -- --, 1581 July 29, 1637
  • Catherine Polly Gregory -- --, 1767 October 15, 1838 Virginia
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