Degroff

Degroff Meaning & Origin

About Degroff
The surname Degroff is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "grof," meaning "coarse" or "rough." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a rough or coarse appearance or demeanor. Over time, the name Degroff became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Degroff can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with Dutch heritage or influence.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Degroff: 1,221
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,413
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Degroff 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
D02601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 G R AO0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛgrɔf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Degroff in Braille

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

The name Degroff in braille

How to sign the name Degroff using Sign Language

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

The name Degroff in sign language

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