Graefe

Graefe Meaning & Origin

About Graefe
The surname Graefe is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graef," meaning "count" or "earl." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a position of authority or was associated with a noble family. Over time, the surname Graefe may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily of noble descent but wanted to associate themselves with the prestige and status associated with the title.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graefe: 404
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,512
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/græf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graefe in Braille

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

The name Graefe in braille

How to sign the name Graefe using Sign Language

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

The name Graefe in sign language

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