Graeber

Graeber Meaning & Origin

About Graeber
The surname Graeber is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graber," meaning "grave digger" or "undertaker." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who worked in the funeral industry, specifically those involved in digging graves or burying the deceased. Over time, the surname Graeber has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, no longer necessarily indicating a specific occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graeber: 1,321
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,183
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 B ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɛbər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graeber in Braille

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

The name Graeber in braille

How to sign the name Graeber using Sign Language

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

The name Graeber in sign language

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