Graap

Graap Meaning & Origin

About Graap
The surname Graap is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grap," meaning "ditch" or "moat." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked on a ditch or moat. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to a ditch or moat, such as a ditch digger or a defender of a fortress.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graap: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Ranking information for the surname Graap is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AA1 P
🌐 IPA
/graap*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graap in Braille

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

The name Graap in braille

How to sign the name Graap using Sign Language

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

The name Graap in sign language

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