Graef

Graef Meaning & Origin

About Graef
The surname Graef is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graef" or "grafe," meaning "count" or "earl." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held the rank of a count or an earl, or it could have been a nickname for someone who acted in a noble or dignified manner. The surname Graef is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various spellings, including Graf, Graff, and Graefe.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graef: 1,293
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,512
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/græf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graef in Braille

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

The name Graef in braille

How to sign the name Graef using Sign Language

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

The name Graef in sign language

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