About Degraff
The surname Degraff is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "de graaf," meaning "the count" or "the earl." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Graaf or De Graaf. The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked for or was associated with a count or earl. Over time, the surname Degraff has been anglicized and variations such as DeGraff, De Graff, and DeGraf have emerged.
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