The Grindlay family (Old English: [compound] Grēne/Grynde + Leāh/Leā) is an ancient knightly family of England and Scotland, whose ancestry can be traced back to the 9th century. Originating in Northumbria, the family now has two primary branches, one in the English Midlands and the other in the former Scottish Marches, with a small presence in Ireland, North America, New Zealand and South Africa. The family established themselves as landed lords, knights, and gentry, but more recently were prominent British bankers (see Grindlays Bank), officials, industrialists, soldiers, and freemasons during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.