Graf

Graf Meaning & Origin

About Graf
The surname Graf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "grāve," meaning "count" or "earl." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked in the household of a count or held a position of authority in a noble household. Over time, the surname Graf became a hereditary surname and is now a common surname in German-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Graf: 13,301
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R AE1 F
🌐 IPA
/græf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Graf in Braille

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

The name Graf in braille

How to sign the name Graf using Sign Language

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

The name Graf in sign language

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