Graba

Graba Meaning & Origin

About Graba
The surname Graba 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 name for someone who worked as a digger or a laborer involved in digging or excavation activities. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in various professions such as mining, construction, or agriculture, where digging or excavation was a significant part of their work.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graba: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Graba 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 Graba is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRP
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AA1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/graba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graba in Braille

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

The name Graba in braille

How to sign the name Graba using Sign Language

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

The name Graba in sign language

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