The word and hence the surname, derives from the Olde English pre 7th Century graefe meaning brushwood, and is first recorded at the beginning of the 13th Century. Locational surnames are usually from names.
The name origin and meaning of Kania. The Hindi Baby Girl Name Kania means - a form of Kanya.
The meaning of Ania has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Ania are: 1  Hebrew meaning: Grace; favour. 2  Polish meaning: Grace; favour. 3  Russian meaning: Grace; favour.he different meanings of the name Ania are: 1  Hebrew meaning: Grace; favour. 2  Polish meaning: Grace; favour. 3  Russian meaning: Grace; favour.