Buckwheat groats are commonly used in western Asia and eastern Europe. The porridge was common, and is often considered the definitive peasant dish. It is made from roasted groats that are cooked with broth to a texture similar to rice or bulgur.
Grant is a âgrandâ name, to be sure, and calls into mind a tall and handsome man. There are no nicknames or pet forms, and no other variations of this name â so it does stand tall and proud, apart from the crowd. You need Adobe Flash Player 6 (or above) to view the charts.
Save Name. Last name origin & meaning: English: habitational name from a place in West Yorkshire, probably named in Old English as âenclosed woodâ, from loc(a) âenclosureâ (see Lock) + wudu âwoodâ.It seems likely that all present-day bearers of the name descend from a single family which originated in this place.nglish: habitational name from a place in West Yorkshire, probably named in Old English as âenclosed woodâ, from loc(a) âenclosureâ (see Lock) + wudu âwoodâ. It seems likely that all present-day bearers of the name descend from a single family which originated in this place.