Graebner

Graebner Meaning & Origin

About Graebner
The surname Graebner 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 excavator. The suffix "-er" denotes the agent or doer of the action, thus making Graebner refer to someone who was involved in digging or excavation work. Over time, the surname Graebner has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graebner: 338
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 59,742
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRPNR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R EH1 B N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgrɛbnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRPNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graebner in Braille

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

The name Graebner in braille

How to sign the name Graebner using Sign Language

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

The name Graebner in sign language

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