Griswold

Griswold is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning “grey forest”. It has been in use since the Middle Ages and was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Notable Griswolds include Judge Matthew Griswold, who served on the Connecticut Supreme Court in the 1800s, and Clark Griswold, the fictional protagonist of the National Lampoon’s Vacation film series. Today, the Griswold family name can be found around the world, with a concentration in the United States.