Grabber

Grabber Meaning & Origin

About Grabber
The surname Grabber 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 or excavator. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in digging ditches, trenches, or other similar tasks. Over time, the surname Grabber became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Grabber: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AE1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgræbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Grabber in Braille

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

The name Grabber in braille

How to sign the name Grabber using Sign Language

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

The name Grabber in sign language

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