About Graetz
The surname Graetz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "graz," meaning "gray." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a gray-colored place or a person with gray hair. The name may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a gray complexion or someone who wore gray clothing.
The surname Graetz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Graetz 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 Graetz is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Graetz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Graetz using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.