Degrave

Degrave Meaning & Origin

About Degrave
The surname Degrave is of French origin and is derived from the word "grave," meaning "serious" or "grave" in English. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as serious or solemn in nature. The name may have been given to individuals who had a serious demeanor or who held a position of importance or authority. Over time, the surname Degrave has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Degrave is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Degrave: 912
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,695
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Degrave based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D026010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D IH0 G R AA1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/dɪˈgrɑvi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degrave in Braille

Here's how to represent Degrave in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Degrave in braille

How to sign the name Degrave using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Degrave using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Degrave in sign language

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