About Grab
The surname Grab is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graben," meaning "to dig" or "to excavate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a digger, ditcher, or excavator. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in digging ditches, trenches, or other earthworks. Over time, the surname Grab has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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The surname Grab is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Grab 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 Grab is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Grab in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Grab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.