Gray is a surname that has its roots in England and Scotland. The name is derived from the Old English and Old Norse words for gray or grey, which referred to someone with gray hair or a gray complexion. The Gray family has a long and storied history, with notable figures including Thomas Gray, the 18th-century poet, and Zane Grey, the American author. Today, the surname Gray is one of the most common in the English-speaking world, and its bearers can be found in all corners of the globe.
